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The 11th Hour
MSNBC |
Bob Wachter appeared on MSNBC’s The 11th Hour about how difficult it is emotionally when a loved one has Covid.
On GPS: What next for the Omicron surge?
CNN |
Bob Wachter appeared on CNN discussing the outlook for the Omicron surge.
Is a patient hospitalized ‘with’ covid or ‘for’ covid? It can be hard to tell.
Washington Post |
Bob Wachter co-wrote and op-ed for the Washington Post about how to count patients hospitalized with incidental Covid.
An 'awful' month of Covid-19 lies ahead, doctor says, but preventative measures will still be key
CNN |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on CNN saying that the next few weeks with Omicron could be difficult.
Things seem grim now. But America's COVID situation could get better in 6-8 weeks
NPR |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on NPR predicting the curve of the Omicron surge.
Omicron Is Spreading Rapidly Through California
New York Times |
Bob Wachter was interviewed by The New York Times expressing optimism for the end of the Omicron surge.
Happy Birthday to Coup
Pod Save America |
Bob Wachter was featured on Pod Save America giving an update on the Omicron surge.
When Three Shots Are Not Enough
New York Times |
Bob Wachter was quoted in The New York Times, weighing in on the idea of a fourth shot.
How safe are indoor gyms during Omicron surge? What experts say
Los Angeles Times |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in the Los Angeles Times warning that indoor gym classes can be risky, especially if people are unvaccinated.
UCSF’s Dr. Peter Chin-Hong Shares Latest to Know About the Omicron Cases
KIIS FM |
Peter Chin-Hong spoke with Ryan Seacrest on KIISFM radio explaining how variants develop, spread, and how well the vaccines work.
San Francisco Is Poised for 'Undeniable Hospital Surge’ of COVID-19 Cases
SFist |
Bob Wachter was quoted in SFist saying that hospitalizations will likely increase in the coming weeks.
UCSF Health Expert Warns COVID-19 Surge May Force Temporary School Closures
KPIX5 |
Peter Chin-Hong was featured on KPIX5 saying the Omicron surge could disrupt schools again.
Omicron variant in California: UCSF’s Wachter says COVID could be ‘like the flu’ by February
San Francisco Chronicle |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the SF Chronicle saying that the Omicron surge could subside by February.
You Tested Positive for Covid. Now What?
New York Times |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in The New York Times explaining how to keep from spreading the infection if you test positive for Covid.
Omicron: San Francisco's Test Positivity Rate ‘Way, Way Up'
NBC Bay Area |
Bob Wachter was interviewed by NBC Bay Area expressing concern about the sudden increases in cases and test positivity.