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How Fauci, 5 other health specialists deal with covid-19 risks in their everyday lives
Washington Post |
Paul Volberding was quoted in a Washington Post article about how he minimizes coronavirus risk in his everyday life by wearing a mask.
Bay Area doctors explain the COVID-19 treatments they’re using now
San Francisco Chronicle |
Antonio Gomez was quoted in the SF Chronicle explaining how coronavirus patients may be left with long-term consequences after recovery.
How a bilingual media program taught a Chinese community about COVID-19
NBC News |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in a NBC News article describing how a bilingual media program and virtual town halls helped improve communication with the Chinese community.
The State Of California: From 'Miracle' To Surging Cases
KCBS Radio |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on KCBS Radio discussing how California counties are scaling back on reopening due to the increase in coronavirus cases.
How California Is Dealing With One Of The Country's Worst Surges In Coronavirus Cases
NPR |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on NPR about a spike in new coronavirus cases in California.
Bob Wachter On Covid19 Communication Dynamics
Explore the Space |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on the Explore the Space podcast discussing his usage of Twitter to effectively communicate critical information about Covid-19 to the public.
Will wearing masks help California squash 2nd coronavirus surge? UCSF's Dr. Wachter explains
ABC 7 News |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on ABC 7 explaining how masks can stop the surge of new coronavirus cases and decrease hospitalization.
San Quentin Prison Was Free of the Virus. One Decision Fueled an Outbreak.
New York Times |
David Sears and Brie Williams were quoted in a NY Times article about how overcrowded prisons are outmatched without a vaccine despite having plans for managing outbreaks.
Flawed COVID-19 antibody tests shipped without FDA review
CBS News |
Alex Marson was interviewed on 60 Minutes describing the challenges in interpreting Covid-19 antibody test results, and the need for more reliable testing.
‘Our Luck May Have Run Out’: California’s Case Count Explodes
New York Times |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a NY Times article explaining that ‘our luck may have run out’ as California announced its highest single-day total of more than 7,000 coronavirus cases.
Living with COVID-19 when it won’t go away
Mercury News |
Timothy Henrich was quoted in a Mercury News article explaining how the immune system may continue to trigger inflammation and pain after recovering from the virus.
'Shocking, Heartbreaking' Coronavirus Outbreak In Calif. Prison Alarms Health Experts
NPR |
David Sears was quoted in an NPR article advocating the reduction in San Quentin’s prison population to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
No Coronavirus Spike From Black Lives Matter Protests in Bay Area, Experts Say
KQED News |
Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo was quoted in a KQED article about the lack of a coronavirus spike from the Bay Area protests, attributing it to the outdoor settings and wearing of masks.
Dexamethasone and the Recovery Trial’s High-Speed Science
Wired |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a Wired article weighing in on the usage of dexamethasone to treat people severely ill with Covid-19.
Doctors Warn Coronavirus Outbreak At San Quentin Could Be Catastrophic
CBS News |
Brie Williams was featured on CBS News (1:16 & 2:29) talking about the spread of coronavirus in San Quentin and the risk of an outbreak beyond the prison walls.