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For $149, this Oakland Airport vending machine dispenses covid tests
Washington Post |
Bob Wachter was quoted in The Washington Post regarding the saliva PCT test that are now available for purchase from the vending machines installed at the Oakland airport.
Report: Covid-19 survivors may only need 1 shot
NBC Bay Area |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on NBC Bay Area News regarding a preliminary report on how Covid-19 survivors may only need one vaccine shot.
Dr Antonio Gomez: The First Shot
KQED |
Antonio Gomez was featured on KQED describing his experience of being the first person in San Francisco to receive a Covid-19 vaccine.
U.S. response to coronavirus variants emphasizes masks and vaccines instead of lockdowns
Washington Post |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the Washington Post regarding the sharp decline of cases and relaxed public health measures in California.
I'm a vaccinated Bay Area senior. Can I hug my grandchildren?
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Gate recommending that vaccinated seniors continue to mask and distance from others, as there are still uncertainties on whether vaccines will prevent or reduce transmission.
With Covid risk elevated in Bay Area, should you upgrade or double your mask?
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Chronicle advising on what types of face masks offer the best protection.
LOCAL San Francisco opens neighborhood coronavirus vaccine site in the Mission
San Francisco Chronicle |
Diane Havlir was quoted in the SF Chronicle about the opening of the first coronavirus vaccination site in the Mission District, where interest in getting vaccinated is very high in the community.
California’s outdoor dining ban was controversial. Did it help slow the Covid-19 surge?
Los Angeles Times |
Monica Gandhi, Kirstin Bibbins-Domingo, and George Rutherford were quoted in the LA Times discussing the impact of California’s ban on outdoor dining.
Many who have received the coronavirus vaccine wonder: What can I safely do?
Washington Post |
Monica Gandhi and Bob Wachter were quoted in the Washington Post about navigating the uncertainties of a post-vaccine life and describing their risk-benefit assessments on daily activities.
High school coaches are lobbying California officials to allow sports again. Should they?
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Gate agreeing that outdoor activity should be kept open and youth sports should be included in the purple tier.
U.K., Brazil coronavirus variants found in Bay Area
San Francisco Chronicle |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Chronicle expressing concerns on vaccine shortages and how it may impede Kaiser’s ability to aid in the statewide distribution.
UCSF Grand Rounds: Decreasing Covid-19 case counts, vaccine rollouts, and understanding new variants
Mission Local |
Bob Wachter and George Rutherford were quoted in a Mission Local article regarding the Medicine Grand Rounds discussion on decreasing Covid-19 case counts, vaccine rollouts, and understanding new variants.
Los Angeles and S.F. are both reopening. Their Covid stats tell different stories
San Francisco Chronicle |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Chronicle describing why the pandemic affected Los Angeles differently from San Francisco, where 49% of Los Angeles County’s population is Latino and households tend to be more multi-generational.
California health care worker's death days after Covid-19 vaccine probed
SF Gate |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Gate about vaccine safety and how the risk of dying is so much more if an individual does not get the vaccine.
FAQ: Single or double? The latest advice on masks and covid.
Washington Post |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the Washington Post answering frequently asked questions about mask wearing.