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CDC wants you to wear a mask. That's to protect you and others - and to avoid new lockdowns.
SF Gate |
Monica Gandhi and George Rutherford were quoted in the SF Gate about the CDC’s study on how masks can reduce the wearers’ exposure to infectious droplets, citing the findings will encourage more people to wear mask to protect themselves.
I traveled across the U.S. during the pandemic. Experts weigh in on what I did right and wrong
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi, Peter Chin-Hong, and Bob Wachter were quoted in the SF Chronicle about journalist Sarah Feldberg’s travels during the pandemic, weighing in on everything she did right and wrong.
California’s Coronavirus Caseload: 1 Million and Counting
New York Times |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the New York Times highlighting San Francisco’s Covid response and low death rates despite how California recorded its millionth known case on Thursday.
Wear Masks To Protect Yourself From The Coronavirus, Not Only Others, CDC Stresses
NPR |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in an NPR article about the importance of masking and how wearing a mask can reduce the risk of infection.
Bay Area recommends 2-week quarantine for holiday travelers
SF Gate |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the SF Gate about how the gradual uptick in coronavirus cases throughout the Bay Area and California may be due to colder weather and more gatherings.
Fact-checking the battle for credit over Pfizer's vaccine announcement
CNN |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a CNN article explaining how he believes the federal government’s Operation Warp Speed public-private partnership program played a significant role in Pfizer’s rapid action.
San Francisco pauses indoor dining and school reopenings. Contra Costa, Santa Cruz counties slide backward to more restrictive tiers
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the SF Chronicle describing her disappointment that San Francisco is pausing plans to reopen high schools after reporting an alarming spike in coronavirus cases.
San Francisco has handled the coronavirus pandemic well: But at what cost?
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi, Bob Wachter, and Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo were quoted in the SF Chronicle about San Francisco’s singular focus on the coronavirus pandemic and how long-term shutdowns will have public health effects and economic setbacks.
Pfizer vaccine results are promising, but lack of data ‘very concerning,’ experts say
National Geographic |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a National Geographic article describing the recent Pfizer press release and how the early findings from their phase three trial are promising.
Here's who's on President-elect Biden's newly formed Transition Covid-19 Advisory Board
CNN |
Eric Goosby was featured in a CNN article about his appointment to the Covid-19 Advisory Board by President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Biden taps UCSF doctors for national coronavirus task force
San Francisco Chronicle |
Eric Goosby was highlighted in the SF Chronicle as one of the thirteen members named to President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus advisory committee.
UCSF doctor on when Covid-19 vaccine could change daily pandemic life
SF Gate |
Bob Wachter and George Rutherford were quoted in the SF Gate about their excitement over the efficacy of Pfizer’s early results and encouraging people to continue wearing masks and following health guidelines.
Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shows remarkable promise, but experts advise public to ‘put this in perspective’
San Francisco Chronicle |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the SF Chronicle describing his optimism for Pfizer’s promising vaccine and emphasizing that a true solution to the coronavirus pandemic is many months away.
Celebrations for Biden, Harris probably spread coronavirus, Bay Area health experts warn
San Francisco Chronicle |
Ethan Weiss was quoted in SF Chronicle urging people to resist congregating in large crowds to reduce spreading the coronavirus.
Here’s how Joe Biden’s victory will change coronavirus strategy
San Francisco Chronicle |
Warner Greene and Bob Wachter were quoted in the SF Chronicle describing the pandemic challenges President-elect Joe Biden will face in a divided nation.