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UCSF Grand Rounds: Atul Gawande discusses the pandemic, hope, and changes to healthcare at Annual Reza Gandjei Memorial Lecture
Mission Local |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a Mission Local article regarding the Medicine Grand Rounds discussion with Atul Gawande on the pandemic, hope, and changes in healthcare.
Will We Have to Continue to Wear Masks Following Vaccinations? | On-Air With Ryan Seacrest
OnAir with Ryan Seacrest |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on OnAir with Ryan Seacrest discussing how and when things might return to normal, emphasizing that mask-wearing remains very important.
Pandemic Exit Interviews: Only one thing shocked UCSF's Bob Wachter about the pandemic
SF Gate |
Bob Wachter was interviewed in the SF Gate reflecting on the past year of the pandemic and when things might feel closer to normal.
Why California is struggling to ramp up genomic sequencing of the coronavirus
San Francisco Chronicle |
Charles Chiu was quoted in the SF Chronicle regarding California’s attempt in ramping up rapid genomic sequencing to get a better understanding of where and how new variants are spreading.
Californians urged to celebrate Valentine's Day virtually
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Gate describing how overly specific guidelines may cause more confusion for the public, and that the core messaging should be about masks, ventilation, and social distancing.
California releases demographic data on who's getting coronavirus vaccines
San Francisco Chronicle |
Maria Garcia was quoted in the SF Chronicle expressing her concerns on the lack of state-level data detailing the demographic breakdowns of vaccine recipients.
S.F. program that pays low-income workers to quarantine has been a success. But it keeps running out of money.
San Francisco Chronicle |
Carina Marquez was quoted in the SF Chronicle describing the importance of the Right to Recover Fund program and the need to provide the means for low-income workers who are directed to self-quarantine.
The CDC now says you should double mask. Here's the big data point behind the new guidance
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Chronicle describing how double-masking can be effective, but specific masks must be used.
As coronavirus variants spread, California worries that vaccines won't come quickly enough to prevent a new wave
San Francisco Chronicle |
Charles Chiu was quoted in the SF Chronicle expressing his concerns about the possibility of reduced vaccine effectiveness after genomic sequencing on a few rare cases of people becoming infected after being fully vaccinated.
60 Black Health Experts Urge Black Americans to Get Vaccinated
New York Times |
Eric Goosby and Neil Powe were featured in The New York Times expressing their concerns about the disinformation of the coronavirus among the Black community and urging people to get the vaccinations.
Contra Costa district attorney hosted wedding party as county battled summer surge
San Francisco Chronicle |
Charles Chiu was quoted in the SF Chronicle discussing the risk of infection while attending a wedding and how it could differ in various situations.
How to enjoy a safe and fun Valentine's Day this year during the pandemic
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Chronicle about couples getting together and enjoying activities safely on Valentine’s Day.
Our Leaders Once Thought Globally; The Pandemic Has Made Them Parochial
Forbes |
Monica Gandhi was mentioned in a Forbes article regarding her view on harm reduction protocols and describing the measures taken by various leaders around the world to prevent the coronavirus pandemic.
What to know about getting your second vaccine dose in the Bay Area
San Francisco Chronicle |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Chronicle answering some of the most pressing questions about second vaccine shots: how and when people are receiving them, and how the timing of shots affects protection from the virus.
Delay Second Doses? A Guide To The Latest Covid-19 Vaccine Debate
Huffpost |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a Huffpost article about delaying the second dose of vaccine with the growing threat of variants.