CNBC.com: U.S. Covid cases fall to less than half of peak delta levels as country approaches holiday season
November 2, 2021
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this CNBC.com story. Read story
Laredo Morning Times: Long-haul COVID study seeking Laredo participants
November 2, 2021
Dr. Jennifer Potter, Vice President for Research, is quoted in this story about the partnership established between UT Health San Antonio, University Health and the Laredo Health Department for the study of long COVID. Read story
KSAT 12: UT Health San Antonio doctor says data proves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids is safe, effective
November 1, 2021
Dr. Tess Barton, pediatric infectious disease doctor at UT Health San Antonio, answered questions during this live, KSAT 12 Leading SAweekend morning show interview segment where she discussed the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, including the vaccine being safe and effective, the minor side effects and where you can get the shot […]
Post-COVID study to enroll 900 in South Texas
October 29, 2021
Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, who see patients at University Health, are recruiting 900 adult COVID-19 survivors for a federally funded study that seeks to understand why some people have prolonged symptoms or develop new or returning symptoms after the acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The partnership also includes the Laredo Health Department as a clinical partner in this major effort.
KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren addresses parents’ concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine risks for children
October 29, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, answered parents’ questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children during this KSAT 12 Q&A. Watch Q&A
Fox 29: COVID-19 long-term study should help provide answers on side effects, treatment
October 29, 2021
Dr. Thomas Patterson, Infectious Diseases, and principal investigator of a post-COVID-19 federally funded study was interviewed for this Fox 29 story. Watch story