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These San Francisco doctors flew to New York to fight the coronavirus — and they have a warning for us
CNBC News |
Maya Kotas, Michael Peters, Bob Wachter, Ethan Weiss, and Michelle Yu were quoted in a CNBC article about providing clinical support to the New York Presbyterian hospital system and urging everyone to take the public health guidelines seriously.
COVID-19 and the physicians we need
San Francisco Examiner |
Alicia Fernandez and Alana Pfeffinger co-wrote an op-ed in an SF Examiner article about the disproportionate number of Covid-19 cases and hospitalization in San Francisco among the Latinx community.
Combating Social Isolation and Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
US Senate |
Carla Perissinotto testified in front of the US Senate (44:30, 1:27:25, 2:07:30) about combating social isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Your Questions on Reopening and the Latest COVID-19 Science
KQED News |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on a KQED podcast about the potential uptick of Covid-19 cases once the Bay Area reopens.
For Older People, Despair, as Well as Covid-19, Is Costing Lives
New York Times |
Louise Aronson wrote an op-ed in the NY Times about a rapidly growing phenomenon of suicide attempts among older Americans as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Answering Your Medical And Scientific Questions About COVID-19
KCBS Radio |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on KCBS Radio answering scientific and clinical questions about coronavirus.
Infectious Disease Specialist Call for an End to Tear Gas During Covid-19 Pandemic o 6/3/20
KTVU |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in a KTVU article describing how droplets, shouting, and coughing from tear gas will likely make people more susceptible to catching the virus.
COVID Q&A with Dr. Louise Aronson
San Francisco Public Library |
Louise Aronson was interviewed in a San Francisco Public Library Q&A responding to questions about elderhood in the time of the coronavirus pandemic.
Is It Safe to Keep Loosening Coronavirus Restrictions? Medical Experts Weigh In
KQED News |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a KQED article explaining the potential increase in coronavirus infections if sheltering in place restrictions are loosened.
Coronavirus drug: Is there enough remdesivir for everyone?
Mercury News |
Annie Luetkemeyer and Sirisha Narayana were featured in a Mercury News article discussing the limited supply and complex manufacturing process of remdesivir.
Some Nursing Homes Escaped Covid-19—Here's What They Did Right
Wired |
Anna Chodos was quoted in a Wired article describing how early efforts in locking down long-term care facilities and isolating infected residents were integral in abating the coronavirus outbreak.
In the Fight Against COVID-19, These Female Scientists Are Breaking Ground
Biospace |
Carolyn Calfee, Annie Luetkemeyer, and Melanie Ott were highlighted in a Biospace article about influential women scientists addressing the novel coronavirus.
When hard data are ‘heartbreaking’: Testing blitz in San Francisco shows Covid-19 struck mostly low-wage workers
Stat News |
Diane Havlir was featured in a Stat News article discussing Covid-19 impacting mostly low-wage essential workers in San Francisco’s Mission district.
Positive coronavirus antibody tests could be wrong up to half the time: CDC
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Chaz Langelier was quoted in a Hill article discussing how antibody tests are potentially giving more false positive results than expected.
Why the Sports Comeback Has Begun
Wall Street Journal |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article discussing how professional sports has begun to make a comeback with the understanding of the risks involved.