Safely celebrating the holidays during COVID-19
November 19, 2020
Masking, social distancing, good hand hygiene and limiting numbers of people at gatherings have proven to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Dallas Morning News: Report: Texas needs dependable funding for public health, before next pandemic strikes
November 18, 2020
Dr. Francisco Cigarroa, renowned transplant surgeon and former UT System chancellor, was quoted in this story about a report he helped author that includes recommendations on how Texas can better prepare for future health crises. Read the story.
KRLD News Radio 1080: Governor Abbott rolls out statewide COVID therapy distribution plan for new drug
November 18, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed about the experimental antibody IV therapy for COVID-19, bamlanivimab, that received emergency authorization from the FDA. Listen to the interview.
KVUE TV: Texas to start receiving new COVID-19 drug that helps prevent hospitalization
November 18, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed about the experimental antibody therapy for COVID-19 called bamlanivimab. Read and watch the story.
Fox 29: Underlying conditions major problem for San Antonio COVID-19 patients
November 18, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this story about underlying conditions being a major problem for San Antonio COVID-19 patients. Read and watch the story.
Give thanks safely
November 18, 2020
A safer Thanksgiving doesn’t mean a nonexistent one. The safest, almost no-risk Thanksgiving is a celebration with members of your household only.
