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Tweeting a Pandemic with Robert Wachter
CHeTTalk |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on a CHeTTalk podcast about Covid science and politics, digital health, telemedicine, and how Covid has accelerated transformation in healthcare.
Bay Area parents worry that classrooms won't reopen full time in the fall. When will normal return?
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi and George Rutherford were quoted in the SF Chronicle weighing in on when schools can fully reopen in the fall.
49ers tap team of experts for advice on returning to Levi's Stadium
San Francisco Chronicle |
Lillian Brown, Monica Gandhi, and Bob Wachter were quoted in the SF Chronicle advising the 49ers on ways to return safely to Levi’s Stadium.
Vaccine rollout reveals California's need for more Black, Latino doctors
San Francisco Chronicle |
Neil Powe was quoted in the SF Chronicle describing the need for more Black and Latino frontline healthcare workers to improve vaccine rollout and messaging in communities of color.
I need to travel abroad for a family emergency. How do I handle it during the pandemic?
San Francisco Chronicle |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Chronicle providing tips for safe traveling during the pandemic, including mask-wearing, ventilation and hand washing.
Covid-19 Picture Brightens in U.S., but Virus Isn’t Done Yet
Wall Street Journal |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article stressing the need to be thoughtful about loosening restrictions and guidelines as the covid-19 picture brightens in the United States.
Indoor dining, movies and museums could open at reduced capacity in San Francisco next week
San Francisco Chronicle |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the SF Chronicle warning about the danger of asymptomatic spread, particularly for those who have not been vaccinated yet.
California coronavirus variant is resistant to antibodies, but vaccines should still work
San Francisco Chronicle |
Jay Levy was quoted in the SF Chronicle about the new California variant, describing how the vaccine is effective because it is still neutralizing the virus.
Pandemic Exit Interviews: Stop panicking about the Covid-19 variants, says UCSF's Monica Gandhi
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi was interviewed in the SF Gate reflecting on the past year of the pandemic and recommending a harm reduction approach when creating public policy for Covid-19.
California's coronavirus strain looks increasingly dangerous: 'The devil is already here'
SF Gate |
Charles Chiu was quoted in the SF Gate about new variants and the need to drive down infections with public health measures and rapid vaccinations.
Covid vaccines: Which Bay Area county is doing the best job vaccinating older residents?
East Bay Times |
Ashwin Kotwal and Carla Perissinotto were quoted in the East Bay Times article describing the disparities in vaccinating older residents in Bay Area counties.
'This is our generation’s D-Day': As US surpasses 500,000 Covid-19 deaths, weary health care workers fight on amid the heartbreak
USA Today |
Bob Wachter was quoted in USA Today about how people who have already had Covid-19 or tested positive may only need one dose of vaccine for complete protection.
When will crowded SF bars and restaurants return, now that we have a vaccine? Two experts weigh in.
SF Gate |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Gate sharing his thought on what needs to happen with Covid-19 and vaccinations before SF bars and restaurants can return to normalcy with indoor gatherings.
The brutal Covid-19 surge that killed so many is now helping to create herd immunity
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Gate advising the public to not worry about the variants as the population gets closer to herd immunity.
Will there be a 4th wave of Covid-19 before we get enough people vaccinated?
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Gate about her doubts of a fourth wave of Covid-19 hitting California if the state continues its pace with vaccine roll out.