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November 24, 2020
Dr. Thomas Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed by Alhurra, a TV station that is part of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, to discuss COVID vaccines, surging cases in the U.S. and other COVID mitigation strategies; his part of the Arabic newscast is 5:09-5:54. Watch the interview.
November 24, 2020
Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics Infectious Diseases, is featured in this KSAT News segment regarding advice for having a safe Thanksgiving. Read and watch the story.
November 24, 2020
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer of UT Health Physicians, was interviewed for this story on KENS 5 about how the year’s most traveled holiday could add to the rising positivity rates across the state; he recommends to avoid bringing immunocompromised individuals to Thanksgiving, among several other tips. Read and watch the story.
November 24, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed by News 4 San Antonio about holiday travel and COVID-19. Read and watch the story.
November 24, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed by Fox 29 San Antonio about holiday travel and COVID-19. Read and watch the story.
November 24, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, spoke with the San Antonio Report, noting that even the most reliable tests can result in what is essentially a false negative if they are taken too soon after exposure — the coronavirus has a 14-day incubation period. Read the story.