KSAT 12: Is it safe for students to return to the classroom? San Antonio doctor, teacher, psychologist weigh in

July 15, 2020

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, weighs in on this 8-minute, KSAT-TV Extra, in-depth report about the issues surrounding the opening of schools this fall during the pandemic. Read and watch the story.

KSAT 12: Some San Antonio dental practices requiring COVID-19 testing for some procedures

July 15, 2020

UT Dentistry has implemented COVID-19 screening protocols and guidelines to keep patients safe during the pandemic. Read and watch the story.

Middle East Broadcasting Networks: COVID-19 surge

July 14, 2020

Dr. Thomas Patterson, Infectious Diseases, gave an update on the surge of COVID-19 in San Antonio and the outlook for the antiviral drug, remdesivir for Middle East Broadcasting Networks.

KSAT 12: Is inhaled steroid budesonide really ‘silver bullet’ for COVID-19?

July 14, 2020

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, addresses the claims that budesonide is the key to curing coronavirus cases. Read the story.

Texas Standard for July 10, 2020

July 14, 2020

Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, answers listeners’ questions about COVID-19. Listen to the Q&A. 

KSAT 12: Workplaces should close for 24-hours, clean if employee has COVID-19, infectious disease specialist says

July 13, 2020

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, tells KSAT 12 viewers that workplaces should follow certain cleaning protocols following an employee’s testing positive for COVID-19. Read the full story.