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MSNBC

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. 

CNN

On GPS: What next for the Omicron surge?

CNN |

Bob Wachter appeared on CNN discussing the outlook for the Omicron surge. 

The Washington Post

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. 

CNN

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. 

New York Times

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.

NPR

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. 

Pod Save America

Happy Birthday to Coup

Pod Save America |

Bob Wachter was featured on Pod Save America giving an update on the Omicron surge.  

KIIS FM

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. 

New York Times

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.  

LA Times

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. 

SFist

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. 

KPIX5

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. 

SF Chronicle

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. 

NBC Bay Area

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. 

New York Times

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.