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Dr. Bob Wachter on California's Coronavirus Curfew and Pandemic Leadership
KQED News |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on a KQED podcast discussing California’s new curfew, pandemic leadership, vaccines, and all things coronavirus.
Steve Lappas, Chris Hillman, & Dr. Robert Wachter
Mad Dog |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on a Mad Dog podcast about Covid fatigue and the recent surge in coronavirus cases.
UCSF Grand Rounds: The vaccine is coming — soon
Mission Local |
Annie Luetkemeyer and Bob Wachter were featured in a Mission Local article regarding the Medicine Grand Rounds discussion on Covid-19 vaccines.
Thousands of Bay Area Homeless People Were Given Hotel Rooms During the Pandemic, Where Will They Go Next?
KQED News |
Margot Kushel was interviewed on a KQED podcast about how to help the homeless during the pandemic and what’s being done to ensure permanent solutions to the housing crisis.
California considers a curfew: Will it help the Covid-19 surge?
SF Gate |
Peter Chin-Hong and George Rutherford were quoted in the SF Gate explaining how curfews can potentially allow businesses to remain open while eliminating a bulk of the risk.
Yes, Californians Should Be Worried About Thanksgiving, Too
New York Times |
Bob Wachter was interviewed in the New York Times about how much difference more testing makes, and how worried he is about the holiday.
California Is ‘Pulling the Emergency Brake’ on Reopening
New York Times |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the New York Times agreeing with California’s reinstatement of broader restrictions, particularly with Thanksgiving coming up.
Biden team says hampering transition puts vaccine rollout at risk
Fox 2 KTVU |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on Fox KTVU 2 describing how a smooth presidential transition is needed to handle the nationwide spike in coronavirus cases.
Here's how California's Covid-19 risk level compares to other states
SF Gate |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the SF Gate comparing California’s Covid-19 risk levels to other states in the Midwest.
How Risky Are Indoor Sports This Winter?
New York Times |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the New York Times advising against wearing the N95 mask for exercise because it can be suffocating and tough to wear for long periods of time.
You've decided to have a Thanksgiving feast despite Covid-19. Here's how to make it safer.
SF Gate |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the SF Gate about different Thanksgiving scenarios and how to lessen risk and exposure to Covid-19.
Moderna's candidate Covid-19 vaccine looks to protect 94.5% of those who get it, trial shows
USA Today |
Monica Gandhi and Bob Wachter were quoted in a USA Today article about their excitement from the promising results of Covid-19 vaccine trials.
Moderna and Pfizer vaccines show ‘thrilling’ results. But when will they come to the Bay Area?
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi and Bob Wachter were quoted in the SF Chronicle describing their optimism for vaccine distribution and the possibility of our society returning to some degree of normalcy by late 2021.
Is It Safe To Get Together With Loved Ones This Thanksgiving? We Asked 7 Experts.
Buzzfeed News |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a Buzzfeed News article answering questions about his plans for the holidays during the pandemic.
Why Covid-19 is surging in California and the Bay Area
SF Gate |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the SF Gate explaining how California should be able to manage its recent coronavirus surge without having to resort to a complete shutdown.