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September 3, 2020
Dr. Ralph Riviello, Emergency Medicine, tells the audience of News 4 San Antonio to keep a close eye on safety when it comes to high school football season and returning to in-person classes in schools, as well as to get the flu shot. Read and watch the story.
September 3, 2020
Dr. Mandie Svatek, Pediatrics, speaks to News 4 San Antonio saying that while social distancing, mask-wearing and hand washing may help, vaccines will be vital this year and are the best line of defense against the flu. Read the story.
September 2, 2020
Dr. Fred Campbell, Hospital and General Medicine, continued in his service of answering listeners’ COVID-19 questions on Texas Standard, a radio program 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 Q&A.
August 31, 2020
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer of UT Health San Antonio, discussed staying vigilant and practicing caution during the Labor Day weekend, COVID-19 model projections and what the future looks like for our community as in-person school begins to open up. Read and watch the story.
August 28, 2020
Experts urge everyone to wear masks, observe 6-foot social distance, wash hands vigorously, and avoid indoor and large gatherings.
August 26, 2020
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, discusses the overlap of flu season and COVID-19 during an appearance in the Aug. 25 COVID-19 daily update with Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Judge Nelson Wolff. Read the story.