England's former deputy chief medical officer says he is passionate about supporting active lifestyles
By Jennifer HarbyProf Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, who became known for his public health work during the coronavirus pandemic, is to join the trustees of the charity Parkrun.
Prof Van-Tam, nicknamed JVT, became known for delivering Covid updates in light-hearted ways, sometimes employing football analogies. He joined the Department of Health and Social Care on secondment from the University of Nottingham in 2017.Prof Van-Tam, pro-vice-chancellor of the faculty of medicine and health sciences at the university, is one of seven new trustees and is due to join in March.Parkrun started in 2004 with 13 runners and five volunteers in London's Bushy Park.
"As a public health professional, I am passionate about supporting initiatives which focus on the benefits that an active lifestyle can bring." Chair of trustees Gavin Megaw said: "I am delighted that such a wide group of talented people volunteered their services."
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