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FDA proposes switching to annual coronavirus vaccine, mimicking flu model
Washington Post |
Bob Wachter was quoted by the Washington Post agreeing with the FDA’s strategy to streamline the coronavirus vaccine into a yearly regimen
Monica Gandhi: COVID is endemic. Here are five things we can do to keep it that way
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi wrote an op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle suggesting new Covid healthcare policies to keep the virus at endemic levels.
UCSF sees increase of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Axios |
Bob Wachter was quoted by Axios revealing asymptomatic COVID cases at the University of California, San Francisco have risen from 2% to 5% in the past month.
More than 90% of COVID deaths occurring among elderly adults: CDC
ABC News |
Peter Chin-Hong spoke to ABC News calling for increased efforts at getting vaccines and boosters to seniors.
5 Unusual Covid Symptoms — and What to Do About Them
New York Times |
Peter Chin-Hong answered questions from the New York Times explaining why some people infected with COVID are experiencing symptoms like hairy tongue or tingling nerves.
New VA study finds Paxlovid may cut the risk of long COVID
NPR |
Peter Chin-Hong and Monica Gandhi were quoted in NPR reacting to a study that shows Paxlovid may reduce the risk of developing long COVID.
These are now the most common COVID symptoms — depending on your vaccination status
San Francisco Chronicle |
Peter Chin-Hong and Diane Havlir spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle explaining the most common symptoms for the Omicron variant.
Study finds long COVID can affect your ability to exercise
NPR |
Matt Durstenfeld was interviewed by NPR summarizing his recent study that shows long COVID can dramatically reduce the capacity for physical exercise.
COVID cases on the rise in Europe could spell trouble for US
ABC News |
Peter Chin-Hong spoke to ABC News saying that rising COVID cases in Europe could signal another surge coming to the U.S. this winter.
The Power of Paxlovid
New York Times |
Bob Wachter spoke to the New York Times lamenting the underuse of Paxlovid to treat COVID patients, advising that the benefits of the drug outweigh the downsides.
Doctors fear California law aimed at COVID-19 misinformation could do more harm than good
Los Angeles Times |
Monica Gandhi spoke to the Los Angeles Times expressing concern with a new California bill that would penalize doctors for giving patients false or misleading information about COVID.
Covid Booster Rollout Begins in California With Little Fanfare
New York Times |
Bob Wachter spoke to the New York Times about vaccine fatigue and the rollout of the new COVID-19 booster that targets BA.5.
Should I get the Omicron booster now or wait a few weeks?
Los Angeles Times |
Peter Chin-Hong and Bob Wachter were quoted in the LA Times advising when to get the new Omicron-targeted Covid booster.
The CDC's Booster Recommendations May Not Provide Optimal Protection
TIME |
Monica Gandhi co-wrote an op-ed for Time advising the CDC to recommend a longer interval between a previous booster or infection and the new updated vaccine for healthy adults.
What to Know About the New Booster Shots
New York Times |
Peter Chin-Hong spoke to the New York Times about the new Covid boosters that target the Omicron subvariant BA.5.