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Coming Back from Covid
NBC Bay Area |
Peter Chin-Hong and Bob Wachter were interviewed on NBC Bay Area reflecting on the fight against Covid-19 and describing how the pandemic has affected our mental health.
Some Long Covid Patients Feel Much Better After Getting the Vaccine
New York Times |
Michael Peluso was quoted in the New York Times about his study on long-term Covid patients and the effectiveness of vaccines.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You asked: We're vaccinated. Can we travel for a family gathering?
SF Gate |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the SF Gate describing how in-person gatherings of fully vaccinated people pose a very low risk for spread.