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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Doctor. Friend. Patient. Colleague.
CNN |
Erica Farrand wrote an op-ed in CNN discussing the emotional challenges and difficulties of caring for patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.