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'Small events add up to a lot': Limited gatherings quietly emerge as source of coronavirus infections
USA Today |
Peter Chin-Hong and George Rutherford were quoted in USA Today about how small gatherings can still lead to Covid-19 infections.
San Quentin’s slow recovery from coronavirus outbreak that left two-thirds of prison infected
CNBC News |
Scott Bauer was interviewed on CNBC describing his experience volunteering at San Quentin State Prison during the Covid-19 outbreak in the facility.
What Happens When A Wildfire Meets A Pandemic
Huffington Post |
John Balmes and Stephanie Christenson were featured in a HuffPost article about how inhaling wildfire smoke can potentially worsen Covid-19 symptoms.
Coronavirus patients report hiccups as a surprising symptom in 2 case studies. Experts say it's not far-fetched.
Business Insider |
Aparajita Singh was quoted in a Business Insider article about how it’s plausible that hiccups could be a sign of Covid-19 for some patients, but the existing evidence so far is "very low-quality".
Cloth masks do protect the wearer – breathing in less coronavirus means you get less sick
The Conversation |
Monica Gandhi wrote an op-ed in The Conversation about how masks may reduce the viral dose of coronavirus.
New York corralled coronavirus, what’s California’s excuse for case surge?
Mercury News |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the Mercury News explaining how California was lucky to avoid an early superspreader event.
How the pandemic divided California in two
Los Angeles Times |
Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo and Margot Kushel co-wrote an op-ed in the LA Times about the disproportionate number of Covid-19 cases among low-wage essential workers, most of whom are Latino or Black, in California.
Which Type of Face Mask Should I Buy?
Vice |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in a Vice article discussing mask options for best protection against the coronavirus.
How we managed our GI practice during Covid-19 in San Francisco
American Gastroenterological Association |
Lukejohn Day and Aparajita Singh were quoted in an American Gastroenterological Association article sharing their approaches to caring for patients in GI clinics and endoscopy centers during the pandemic.
Ask An Expert: UCSF's Dr. Bob Wachter
KCBS Radio |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on KCBS Radio answering listener’s questions regarding the coronavirus pandemic, mask wearing, and impact of viral dosage.
San Francisco Was Uniquely Prepared for Covid-19
Wired |
Bob Wachter, Joe DeRisi, Diane Havlir, and George Rutherford, were quoted in a Wired article regarding San Francisco’s response to Covid-19.
How Did I Catch the Coronavirus?
New Yorker |
Monica Gandhi was quoted in the New Yorker about how the reduction in viral dose can make the disease less severe.
The US Is Disastrously Behind in Covid-19 Testing. Again
Wired |
Mike Reid was quoted in a Wired article discussing the need to expand contact tracers to accelerate Covid-19 reporting.
What It Will Take To Get Back To Normal | Bob Wachter, MD
Ars Longa Media |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on a Commonsense podcast providing insights on how life might return to normal during a pandemic.
Experiences of Home Health Care Workers during Covid-19 in New York City
JN Learning |
Theresa Allison and Ken Covinsky did a JN Learning podcast about the challenges and wellbeing of home health care workers during Covid-19 in New York City.