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July 16, 2021
In this KENS 5 story, Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, explained that while the risk of vaccinated people becoming infected with the coronavirus is low, it can still happen. Watch story
July 14, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this San Antonio Express-News story about the concern over the recent rise in COVID-19 positivity rates locally. Read story
July 12, 2021
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, spoke to Spectrum News 1 Texas viewers about how the COVID-19 vaccine can help people still struggling months after contracting it. It’s a condition called Long COVID, where people diagnosed with COVID-19 have long-term symptoms. Read story
July 9, 2021
Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics, and Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, are quoted in this San Antonio Report story that explains what you should know about the delta variant and how you can slow the spread and protect yourself. Read story
July 6, 2021
This U.S. News & World Report article features a new study that shows 94% of patients with cancer respond well to COVID-19 vaccines. Study co-authors are from the Mays Cancer Center and the University of Geneva. Read story.
July 6, 2021
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, spoke to listeners of the statewide public radio show, Texas Standard, where he discussed several topics including what makes the delta variant different from other forms of the coronavirus and how to protect children from COVID-19 and the delta variant too. Listen here.