Wearing a mask can reduce the COVID-19 surge
June 25, 2020
Wearing a mask protects others, even if it isn’t always fashionable or comfortable.
‘We Can Stop the Spread’ – wearing a mask protects others
June 25, 2020
Masking can reduce the COVID-19 surge; science proves it. It’s the best thing we can do for ourselves, our families and the community.
What you need to know about COVID-19 testing
June 25, 2020
Confused about whether you should get tested for COVID-19? There are a few things infectious disease experts want you to know.
Spectrum News: The new mask fight exposes an old American divide
June 25, 2020
A New York-based columnist interviewed Dr. Ruth Berggren, professor of infectious diseases and director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, who reinforced the importance of masking. Read the full story.
KSAT 12: From voting to grocery shopping: The risk level associated with 6 activities during the COVID-19 pandemic
June 25, 2020
With COVID-19 cases surging and businesses across the state reopening, a lot of people are questioning where they can go safely. Dr. Jan Patterson, an infectious diseases doctor at University Hospital and professor of medicine, and Dr. Ruth Berggren, professor of infectious diseases, weighed in on the safety of grocery shopping, voting and other activities. […]
KSAT 12: Health experts discourage large holiday gatherings, encourage rethinking summer vacations
June 25, 2020
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, city officials and health experts are discouraging a repeat of reckless actions during the July 4 holiday. “We started seeing people getting out,” said Dr. Mandie Svatek, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Inpatient Pediatrics. “They were having large social gatherings. People were going over to other […]