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Should the U.S. Delay 2nd Dose to Prioritize 1st Dose for More Americans
The Medhi Hasan Show |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on The Medhi Hasan Show advocating for the delay of the second dose of vaccine so that more people can receive a first dose.
Are some Covid-19 vaccines more effective than others?
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Gate explaining how vaccines protect individuals from severe disease and prevent hospitalization and death.
Do Californians really need to wear masks after June 15?
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi and George Rutherford were quoted in the SF Gate discussing when the mask-mandate should be lifted.
These are the metrics that will tell us when we can safely lift restrictions
Washington Post |
Monica Gandhi co-wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post about how cases per day, hospitalizations per 100,000, and seven-day average of deaths are three key metrics to help us know when to begin to lift restrictions.
For the unvaccinated, this might be the most dangerous time in the pandemic, Bay Area experts say
San Francisco Chronicle |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the SF Chronicle describing how this might be the most dangerous time in the pandemic for unvaccinated people because the virus is more infectious now than when it was circulating in 2020.
These are the metrics that will tell us when we can safely lift restrictions
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi co-wrote an article in the SF Gate describing when restrictions might be lifted without sparking new surges.
Like scoring Elvis tickets: Joe Biden has vowed vaccine eligibility for all as of April 19. Can you snag a spot when the floodgates open?
USA Today |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a USA Today article about the inefficiencies in the U.S. vaccination program, believing vaccine supply will outstrip demand by May.
California Could Fully Reopen June 15 If Vaccine Supply Remains Steady
Capradio |
Bob Wachter and George Rutherford were quoted in a Capradio article about their optimism for California’s reopening if the vaccine supplies remain steady.
Yes, you can travel, but please don't: What's going on with the CDC's mixed messaging
San Francisco Chronicle |
Bob Wachter and Monica Gandhi were quoted in the SF Chronicle about CDC’s mixed messaging on air travel and recommending a need for a new framework during this transitional time.
With virus rates low, Californians eager to return to events
SF Gate |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the SF Gate describing the challenges over the use of vaccine passports.
What to know about new virus detected in India that's in SF Bay Area
SF Gate |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Gate expressing optimism that current vaccines are effective against the Indian variants.
Is the San Francisco Giants' fan attendance Covid policy overly cautious? We asked some experts.
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi and George Rutherford were quoted in the SF Gate discussing the San Francisco Giants’ Covid-19 policies for fans in attendance.
When will California lift its mask mandate? History says now is not the time
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi and George Rutherford were quoted in the SF Chronicle describing how the mask mandate may be lifted in a couple of months after everyone is eligible for vaccines, but masks-wearing may remain in regular use.
Experts rate the risk of activities reopening in the Bay Area
San Francisco Chronicle |
Peter Chin-Hong and Nathan Lo were quoted in the SF Chronicle weighing in on the risk and benefits of activities as the Bay Area becomes less restrictive on what residents and businesses can do.
How long will your coronavirus vaccination last? Here's what we know about immunity so far
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi, Jay Levy, and Melanie Ott were quoted in the SF Chronicle hypothesizing that the vaccines could give a year of good immunity, possibly multiple years, but that won’t be known until more lab research is conducted.