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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.
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.
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.
Happy Birthday to Coup
Pod Save America |
Bob Wachter was featured on Pod Save America giving an update on the Omicron surge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.