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July 3, 2020
Together, we have the power to reduce the spread of the virus. Please help your friends and family wear a mask, physically distance, pay extra attention to hand hygiene and take care of each other.
July 3, 2020
Dr. Ronald M. Stewart, chair of the Department of Surgery, submitted this op-ed to the San Antonio Express-News and it was published June 30. Read the commentary.
July 3, 2020
Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, is included in this story discussing the rising hospitalizations in many states. “There is incredible stress on the system, and it appears that might be getting a whole lot worse over the next few weeks,” said Dr. Campbell. Read the full story.
July 2, 2020
Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, said when hand washing your mask, use hot, soapy water and then scrub for 20-30 seconds. “Soap actually surrounds the COVID-19 viruses and destroys them. Dissolves them,” he said. Dr. Campbell said it’s important to wash your hands after touching your mask when you are done using it. If […]
July 2, 2020
Dr. Ralph Riviello, chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine, discusses the increase of patients, those who haven’t been diagnosed with COVID-19 but are experiencing symptoms, going to area hospitals to get checked out. He says they’re also seeing patients who have previously tested positive and are having worsening symptoms. Read and watch the full […]
July 2, 2020
While infection with the new coronavirus is occurring in children, studies have shown that they are less affected than adults. Researchers from the Long School of Medicine recently published their findings on the topic, which shows that children are more resilient against COVID-19, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Read the full story.