Texas Standard: Ask a doctor: Is it safe to reopen Texas, and other questions answered
May 1, 2020
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, answers listeners’ questions about their health during the coronavirus pandemic. Listen to the Q&A.
San Antonio Express-News: As Texas reopens from coronavirus, UT Health San Antonio infectious disease expert offers advice on staying healthy
May 1, 2020
Jan Patterson, M.D., from the Division of Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this long-form Q&A about what to expect when Texas reopens for business. Read the full story.
Remdesivir showing success in combating COVID-19
April 30, 2020
Early results of a COVID-19 treatment study being conducted in San Antonio shows a faster recovery time and fewer deaths for patients.
San Antonio Express-News: Remdesivir shows promise as coronavirus treatment, Fauci says
April 30, 2020
Dr. Thomas Patterson, chief of Division of Infectious Diseases and principal investigator of a San Antonio study site for the new COVID-19 anti-viral drug remdesivir, explains how the early results of the study are promising. Read the full story.
KENS 5: Gov. Abbott wants to recruit an army of coronavirus-trackers. Here’s how they can help stop the virus in its track.
April 30, 2020
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases and leader of the COVID-19 Health Transition Team, is included in this story about the team’s recommendations to the city and county in light of Governor Abbott’s plan to reopen the state. Read and watch the full story.
KSAT 12: Explained: How San Antonio, Bexar County plan to reopen businesses, activities
April 29, 2020
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, is the chair of the COVID-19 Health Transition Team made up of other UT Health San Antonio faculty and medical experts in the region. The team released a report with their recommendations to safely reopen San Antonio and Bexar County. Read the full story.