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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.
July 2, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, infectious diseases specialist, discussed the crisis and what people can do to avoid increasing cases even more this July Fourth weekend. Dr. Berggren said even if people decide to celebrate outdoors, they should stay away from people, keep a six-foot distance and always wear a mask. Read and listen to the story.
July 2, 2020
Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, UT Health San Antonio launched a public education initiative aimed at sustaining and increasing the simple behaviors that will keep us all safe. We are asking the community to do its part by wearing a face mask in public, practicing social distancing and good hand hygiene.
July 1, 2020
Jason Bowling, MD, associate professor of infectious diseases, shares important facts about COVID-19 exposure and testing. He advises wearing a face mask, practicing social distancing and good hand hygiene to stop the spread.
July 1, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, discusses a new strain of the flu carried by pigs that has the potential to become a pandemic. She says this new flu virus is a mutated version of the swine flu that emerged in 2009. “This strain has been increasing since 2016 so it’s been a very gradual thing,” […]
July 1, 2020
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, says wearing a cloth face mask or covering is great common sense and an extremely humanitarian thing to do during the pandemic. Read and watch the full story.