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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.
'I'm safe!': Mayor Breed gets Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a year after S.F.'s lock-down
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Chronicle commending Mayor London Breed’s gesture in publicly receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and touting its safety and efficacy to San Francisco residents.
Even if you're unvaccinated, indoor activities now much less risky in Bay Area, experts say
SF Gate |
Peter Chin-Hong, Monica Gandhi, and Bob Wachter were quoted in the SF Gate describing how most Bay Area indoor activities are less risky for unvaccinated people if appropriate safety precautions are followed.
US Prison Guards refusing vaccine despite Covid-19 outbreaks
Washington Post |
Brie Williams was quoted in the Washington Post encouraging the incarcerated to learn as much as they can about the vaccine and to make their own decision “regardless of what other people are doing.”
The Morning Show with Nikki Medoro: One year anniversary of the Bay Area’s COVID-19 lockdown
KGO 810 |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on KGO 810 reflecting on what the Bay Area did right, where it’s headed, and what the city learned from the pandemic year.
Contra Costa County identifies first cases of more infectious U.K. variant
San Francisco Chronicle |
Charles Chiu was quoted in the SF Chronicle urging people to remain vigilant as the infectious U.K. variant may continue to spread quickly.
US prison guards refusing vaccine despite Covid-19 outbreaks
SF Gate |
Brie Williams was quoted in the SF Gate describing the impact prison workers can have in reducing future outbreaks.
Don't freak out about 'weird' Covid-19 vaccine side effects. They may actually be a good sign.
SF Gate |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Gate advising the public not to worry about vaccine side effects, citing that certain groups have stronger reactions to the vaccine because their immune system is more active in handling the coronavirus.
These 7 states have a lower Covid-19 death rate than the Bay Area
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Gate expressing concerns on how the overemphasis on Covid in San Francisco may result in vast economic impacts, mental health crises, and homelessness for years to come.
Medicine, Leadership, SARS-CoV-2, and Social Media with Dr. Bob Wachter
Plenary Session |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on Plenary Session hosted by Vinayak Prasad on a wide range of topics include medicine, leadership, SARS-CoV-2, and social media.
A year in the pandemic: How we failed, how we adapted, and what lies ahead
San Francisco Chronicle |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the SF Chronicle describing the year in the pandemic: how we failed, how we adapted, and what lies ahead.
How the Pandemic Ends | Kara Goldin Interview
KQED |
Monica Gandhi and Bob Wachter were interviewed on KQED describing missteps and triumphs, and how the pandemic will end.
364,000 people would be alive today if US had SF's Covid numbers, expert says
SF Gate |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the SF Gate describing how the U.S. would’ve had 364,000 fewer deaths if the entire country had followed San Francisco’s approach to the pandemic.
People are starting to plan Hawaii and Las Vegas vacations. But what are the Covid risks?
San Francisco Chronicle |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Chronicle regarding pandemic fatigue, the risks of travelling, and his view on harm reduction protocols.
Why another Covid surge could hit the Bay Area in the months ahead
San Francisco Chronicle |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Chronicle warning of another Covid surge hitting the Bay Area in the months ahead.
UCSF Grand Rounds: One year later: Where we’ve come, where we are, where we’re going
Mission Local |
Peter Chin-Hong, Bob Wachter, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, and George Rutherford were quoted in a Mission Local article regarding the Medicine Grand Rounds discussion on where things stand and what lies ahead in the Covid pandemic.