Behind the Byline With Ed Yong

In our series “Behind the Byline,” we’re chatting with Atlantic staffers to learn more about who they are and how they approach their work. Ed Yong is a staff writer who covers science. He writes about everything from hagfish slime to giraffe tackling, but since March, he has focused all his reportorial energy on the pandemic.

This interview has been lightly edited and condensed.

Nesima Aberra: How are you handling being immersed in coronavirus news all the time?

I’m going to be honest—not well. I don’t want to overstate matters. I have a ton of privilege.