KSAT 12: Early data shows vaccinated people are experiencing mild symptoms with Omicron variant, infectious disease doctor says

December 3, 2021

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, joined KSAT 12’s Q&A to discuss omicron variant data. Watch Q&A

The Texas Tribune: Texas scientists search for potentially virulent new omicron COVID-19 variant as state health officials push vaccination

December 2, 2021

Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this Texas Tribune story. The UT Health San Antonio molecular diagnostics laboratory is also mentioned. Read story

MSN.com: San Antonio leaders, doctors give details about new COVID-19 variant Omicron

December 1, 2021

Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this MySA.com article about the omicron variant shared by MSN.com. Read story

MySanAntonio.com: San Antonio leaders, doctors give details about new COVID-19 variant Omicron

December 1, 2021

Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this MySA.com article about the omicron variant. Read story

San Antonio Express-News: San Antonio residents battle anxiety, depression as COVID-19 challenges our mental health

November 30, 2021

Dr. Luz Garcini, Center for Research to Advance Community Health; Dr. Brigitte Bailey, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; and Dr. Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, are quoted in this story about the mental health challenges brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

KENS 5: Omicron variant spreading around the globe as health experts assess danger

November 30, 2021

Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, contributed to this KENS 5 story discussing what health experts are saying about the omicron variant, how do we prepare for it and the importance of still getting people vaccinated. Watch story