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S.F. schools could follow city's mandatory vaccination policy, require teachers, staff to get shots
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Chronicle supporting San Francisco’s decision to require vaccinations for adult city employees.
Los Angeles COVID death rate is below S.F.'s right now. Here's what that means
San Francisco Chronicle |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Chronicle describing how Los Angeles’ high natural immunity rate is helping the Southern California metro area reduce its Covid-19 death rate.
UCSF's Monica Gandhi says there are five ways the U.S. can help end the global COVID nightmare for good
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi wrote an op-ed in the SF Chronicle describing five ways the U.S. can help end the global Covid-19 nightmare for good.
The data is in: June 15 marks a striking pandemic moment for California
San Francisco Chronicle |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Chronicle describing the decreasing numbers in California coronavirus cases per day, but is concerned about the potential threats of the delta variant for unvaccinated people.
Coronavirus Delta variant ‘may hit us pretty hard’ this fall. Here’s what you need to know
PBS News Hour |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on PBS News Hour discussing 600K Covid-19 deaths in the U.S., relaxation of restrictions, the Delta variant, and importance of vaccinations.
We Must Fully Reopen Schools This Fall. Here’s How.
New York Times |
Monica Gandhi cowrote an op-ed in the New York Times discussing how the CDC needs to publish a realistic blueprint, based on data, to bring children back to classrooms safely this fall.
San Francisco on track to be 1st CA metro city to reach full herd immunity, UCSF doctors say
ABC 7 News |
Monica Gandhi and George Rutherford were quoted on ABC 7 News commenting on how San Francisco is just weeks away from reaching herd immunity.
Is it safe to fully reopen California schools? It's unsafe not to, says UCSF's Jeanne Noble and Monica Gandhi
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi cowrote an op-ed in the SF Chronicle stating it is past time to lift remaining classroom restrictions, urging California to reopen schools and prioritize children’s mental health.
California put $116.5 million toward its vaccine lottery. Is it working?
SF Gate |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in SF Gate explaining that state officials may have waited too long before offering up big prizes to encourage vaccinations, as the rate of vaccinations continue to fall.
California won't closely track every breakthrough case. Some experts call that smart
San Francisco Chronicle |
Jay Levy was quoted in the SF Chronicle supporting California’s shift in reporting only post-vaccination cases of Covid-19 in people who are hospitalized, citing it would be too costly to keep checking everyone with milder symptoms.
6 Real Examples That Prove the Covid-19 Vaccines Are Working
Huffington Post |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in a Huffington Post article describing how the inflection point of the pandemic happened around April 14, when 40% of the population was vaccinated with at least one dose and there was enough immunity in the population to change the tide of the pandemic.
How San Francisco Brought Its COVID Death Rate Down to Zero
Governing |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a Governing article about how the behavior of people and compliance with major health recommendations in San Francisco reduced the city’s Covid-19 death rates.
Bay Area doctors, epidemiologists split on whether 2021 Tokyo Olympics are safe to proceed
SF Gate |
Peter Chin-Hong, Monica Gandhi, and George Rutherford were quoted in SF Gate weighing in on the safety measures for the upcoming 2021 Olympics in Tokyo.
So, You Want to Mingle Outdoors This Summer?
New York Times |
Peter Chin-Hong and Monica Gandhi were featured in the New York Times describing how to safely mingle outdoors this summer.
Hope builds that Covid vaccine boosters won't be needed for a year - or much longer
San Francisco Chronicle |
Jay Levy and Joel Ernst were featured in the SF Chronicle discussing on how scientists are confident that vaccines provide long-lasting protection against Covid and that booster shots will not be necessary for at least a year, perhaps much longer.