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Read about how the Department of Medicine is responding to the outbreak of the coronavirus respiratory illness COVID-19. See related COVID-19 publications.
It’s About Time for Us to Stop Wearing Masks Outside
Slate |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in a Slate article stating that there should be a clear threshold at which cities with outdoor mask mandates can lift them entirely.
What you need to do before and after you get your Covid-19 vaccine
SF Gate |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Gate giving tips on what people can do before and after receiving the vaccine.
In Digital Health, Partnerships Between Business And Academia Are Needed To Advance Health Equity
Health Affairs |
Courtney Lyles and Urmimala Sarkar co-wrote an op-ed in a Health Affairs blog about the need for partnerships between business and academia to advance health equity in digital health.
Vaccinated travelers should still avoid eating and drinking on planes, experts say
Washington Post |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the Washington Post regarding eating and drinking on planes, “When [planes] turn into a flying restaurant, the dynamics of spread become very different.”
Gavin Newsom can't guarantee California schools will be open in the fall. Why not?
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi and Bernard Lo were quoted in the SF Gate discussing whether or not children should be required to get vaccinated before returning to school in the fall.
A TikTok-viral solution to prevent Covid vaccine arm soreness actually makes sense, says UCSF expert
SF Gate |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Gate explaining how a viral Tik Tok video, which demonstrates how to limit arm pain, can increase the blood supply to the arm that's vaccinated and help reduce soreness.
California, Bay Area clinics halt use of Johnson & Johnson shot after reports of rare blood clots
San Francisco Chronicle |
Margot Kushel was quoted in the SF Chronicle stating that she understands the need to pause use of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine to probe the risks, but hopes it will be cleared for use again as its one-shot requirement has been popular among homeless and low-income populations.
Four ways HIV activists have saved lives during Covid
Knowable Magazine |
Monica Gandhi wrote an op-ed in Knowable Magazine about how HIV activists helped restructure the government’s response to health crises, resulting in many saved lives during the coronavirus pandemic.
UCSF experts answer questions about Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause
SF Gate |
Peter Chin-Hong, Monica Gandhi, and George Rutherford were quoted in the SF Gate answering questions about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
I have an array of autoimmune conditions. How much will the Covid vaccine protect me?
San Francisco Chronicle |
Mehrdad Matloubian was quoted in the SF Chronicle describing a recent study from Israel, which seemed to suggest that it’s not necessarily the disease that dictates people’s response to the vaccine but more likely the medications patients are currently taking.
How to Beat the Pandemic by Summer
Dr. Oz |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on Dr. Oz discussing how to beat the pandemic by the summer.
'Double mutant' coronavirus variant surfaces in Bay Area. Here's what we know
San Francisco Chronicle |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Chronicle describing how the new Indian variant appears to be more infectious and potentially more resistant to some vaccine antibodies.
You should still be wearing a mask, even if you got the Covid-19 vaccine. Here's why.
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Gate explaining the need for individuals to continue wearing a mask post-vaccination to lower the infection risk for other, unvaccinated people.
Newsom’s plan to reopen California may be less risky than it seems
Los Angeles Times |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the LA Times discussing California’s plan to reopen and that barring a major vaccine failure, California will not need to impose any further shutdowns.
UCSF Grand Rounds: Regional updates and playing “Is it safe to … ?” with two UCSF medicine professors
Mission Local |
Peter Chin-Hong, Monica Gandhi, Bob Wachter, and George Rutherford were quoted in a Mission Local article regarding the Medicine Grand Rounds discussion on the emerging but highly regional fourth wave and ranking the risk of everyday activities for vaccinated individuals.