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How San Francisco has kept its coronavirus numbers low
NBC News |
Armond Esmaili and Bob Wachter were interviewed on NBC News regarding San Francisco’s early action on Covid-19 and UCSF's continuing efforts to reduce the number of new cases.
As Covid-19 surges among San Francisco’s homeless, doctors face difficult choices
Stat News |
Katherine Brooks and Margot Kushel were featured in a STAT News article regarding the overwhelming challenges in treating and caring for the homeless population during the Covid-19 crisis.
49ers’ Super Bowl loss a life-saver for Bay Area? UCSF doctor calls it a gift
San Francisco Chronicle |
Niraj Sehgal was quoted in a SF Chronicle article describing the 49ers’ Superbowl loss as a "gift" for the bay area in preventing an early epidemic of Covid-19.
Coronavirus: as the pandemic spreads in the US, so do racist attacks, and not just against Asians
South China Morning Post |
Michelle Albert, Peter Chin-Hong, and Michelle Guy were quoted in a South China Morning Post article regarding racist attacks and "zoombombing" during recent coronavirus webinars.
When coronavirus kills, it’s like death by drowning — and doctors disagree on best treatment
Mercury News |
Jennifer Babik was quoted in a Mercury News article detailing the clinical manifestations of Covid-19.
Coronavirus pandemic: Fundraiser launched to buy iPads for UCSF patients wanting to talk to family, friends
ABC 7 News |
Michelle Mourad was interviewed in an ABC 7 News article discussing how donated iPads allowed Covid-19 positive patients at UCSF to communicate with family members.
A Conversation With UCSF Doctor Treating COVID-19 Patients
NBC Bay Area |
Sajan Patel appeared on NBC Bay Area discussing the emotional challenges in treating patients with Covid-19 at UCSF.
Is it safe to come out? SF Bay Area may provide clues for the nation
Politico |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a Politico article explaining the need for adequate Covid-19 testing to determine when to lift shelter in place orders.
How This West Oakland Organization Is Helping The Homeless Community During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Forbes |
Margot Kushel was quoted in a Forbes article explaining the challenges shelters and food programs face during the coronavirus pandemic.
Who lies beneath the flattened curve: LatinX and COVID-19
San Francisco Examiner |
Alicia Fernández, Marlene Martin, and Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo wrote an op-ed in the SF Examiner regarding how the LatinX community has been disproportionately affected by Covid-19.
Racial disparities in coronavirus testing, infection grow
Philadelphia Tribune |
Michelle Albert was quoted in a Philadelphia Tribune article describing how segregation contributes to the disproportionate numbers of Covid-19 cases in African American communities.
Isolation is linked to decline for seniors. That makes social distancing a frightening prospect
Philadelphia Inquirer |
Carla Perissinotto was featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer article discussing the health effects that prolonged isolation might have on elderly people, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lunch Time with Lynne: Michelle Albert
KDKA Radio |
Michelle Albert was interviewed on KDKA Radio explaining the growing disparities in how Covid-19 testing affect the African American communities.
How San Francisco plans to trace every coronavirus case and contact
MIT Technology Review |
Michael Reid appeared in a MIT Technology Review article discussing San Francisco’s efforts in establishing a task force to trace the interactions of people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
New Research Links Air Pollution to Higher Coronavirus Death Rates
New York Times |
John Balmes was quoted in a NY Times article regarding a new study that links air pollution to higher Covid-19 death rates.