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A shelter-in-place side effect: Bay Area people are afraid to go to the hospital
San Francisco Chronicle |
Michelle Albert was quoted in a SF Chronicle article on people being afraid to go to the hospital during shelter-in-place.
Two drugs studied in Bay Area could lessen coronavirus deaths, hospitalizations
San Francisco Chronicle |
Warner Greene, Priscilla Hsue, and David Waters were quoted in a SF Chronicle article regarding their research on colchicine and leronlimab, drugs that could potentially reduce coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths.
This California town is testing every resident for coronavirus and antibodies
CNN |
Bryan Greenhouse was interviewed on CNN discussing a UCSF study testing residents in Bolinas, California for coronavirus and antibodies.
Seniors with Covid-19 show unusual symptoms, doctors say
CNN |
Laura Perry was featured in a CNN article describing 'atypical' symptoms of COVID-19 in older adults, complicating efforts to ensure they get timely and appropriate treatments.
Covid-19 Arrived in Seattle. Where It Went From There Stunned The Scientists.
New York Times |
Charles Chiu was featured in a NY Times article regarding his work in sequencing coronavirus genomes in the Bay Area, including the first cases from the Grand Princess cruise ship.
At Risk: Life Inside U.S. Nursing Homes During The Coronavirus Crisis
NPR |
Louise Aronson was interviewed on NPR’s “On Point” podcast discussing the need for more comprehensive health care services to elderly people during the coronavirus pandemic.
Older and Stuck at Home? Expert Advice on Fitness
New York Times |
Louise Aronson was quoted in a NY Times article recommending physical activities for elderly people during the coronavirus lockdown.
ASK AN EXPERT: Questions About Covid-19 Testing
KCBS Radio |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on KCBS Radio explaining methods for Covid-19 testing and our understanding of asymptomatic transmission in different age groups.
Healthcare Workers with Chronic Illness on Coronavirus Frontlines: The Need for Accommodations
Just Security |
Donald Abrams was featured in a Just Security article discussing the need to provide accommodations for healthcare workers with chronic illness on coronavirus frontlines.
COVID-19 Amidst Carceral Contexts: THE Overton Window of Political Possibility and Policy Change
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice |
Brie Williams co-wrote an op-ed in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice (JPHMP) discussing correctional system reform to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Latinos disproportionately dying, losing jobs because of the coronavirus: 'Something has to change'
USA Today |
Alicia Fernández was featured in a USA Today article discussing the disparities leading to a disproportionate number of Covid-19 infections in LatinX communities.
CRISPR And Spit Might Be Keys To Faster, Cheaper, Easier Tests For The Coronavirus
NPR |
Charles Chiu was quoted in a NPR article discussing ongoing development of CRISPR-based testing to detect coronavirus more rapidly.
Coronavirus: Officials warn some N95 masks not effective against spread
San Francisco Chronicle |
Matthew Springer was quoted in a SF Chronicle article on N95 masks and their effectiveness against the spread of coronavirus.
Trump Calls This Drug a ‘Game Changer.’ Doctors Aren’t So Sure.
New York Times |
Sarah Doernberg was quoted in a NY Times article discussing reservations about hydroxychloroquine, emphasizing a need for clinical trials to assess the drug’s value.
ICU physician thanks San Franciscans for helping curb coronavirus
San Francisco Chronicle |
Richard Wang wrote an op-ed in SF Chronicle commending San Francisco residents in “flattening the curve” through social distancing and sheltering-in-place.