Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this San Antonio Express-News story, commenting that another hurdle for coronavirus testing is timing; because of the virus’s long incubation period, a person can get the infection at any point after exposure, up to 14 days, making the day they come in for a test too early. […]

Dr. Luz Garcini, ReACH (Research to Advance Community Health), speaks to the audience of Reform Austin regarding how to get help while grieving during the pandemic. Read the story.

Dr. Fred Campbell, Hospital and General Medicine, continues his service as a regular guest expert addressing myriad questions related to COVID-19 on the radio program Texas Standard, produced in the state capital in collaboration with Texas Public Radio San Antonio, KUT Austin, KERA North Texas and Houston Public Media. Read and listen to the story.

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, answers viewers’ questions about face shields, vaccines, COVID-19 testing during this Q&A. Read and watch the story.

Dr. Alvaro Moreira, Pediatrics, spoke to Newsweek about the possible causes of the summertime spike in COVID-19 cases in children: one, children must provide proof they are coronavirus-free before they can attend summer camps and daycare centers and, two, families may be seeking tests reacting to news of a dangerous and life-threatening complication of COVID-19 […]