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January 5, 2022
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, told KSAT 12 that PCR tests are the gold standard for COVID-19 testing, but that at-home or rapid tests are at least 85% to 90% effective, citing recent studies. Watch story
January 5, 2022
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, contributed to this KENS 5 story about people considering having “COVID” parties and how getting fully vaccinated against the virus is still the best option. Watch story
January 4, 2022
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, was interviewed for this story and said masks are key to staying healthy. Watch story
January 4, 2022
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, appeared on the statewide public radio program Texas Standard and spoke about the guidelines for protection against the omicron variant. Listen here
January 4, 2022
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this story about the proper way to use at-home test kits. Watch story Story also appears: WFAA, Dallas: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/the-proper-way-to-use-at-home-coronavirus-test-kits/273-16d4c489-e188-452a-a7c5-0abe553bd8e3 KYTX, Tyler: https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/health/coronavirus/the-proper-way-to-use-at-home-coronavirus-test-kits/273-16d4c489-e188-452a-a7c5-0abe553bd8e3
January 4, 2022
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this story and explained that it’s not too late to get a vaccine or booster shot to stop the spread of COVID-19. Watch story