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July 3, 2020
Cynthia Blanco, chief of neonatology, explained that a large medical team is required to care for patients infected and hospitalized with the new coronavirus. Dr. Blanco urges people to take the necessary precautions and avoid large family gatherings this July Fourth weekend, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases. Read and watch the full story.
July 3, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, infectious diseases specialist and director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, discussed how some local hospitals are making more room for patients. She added that the current spike in COVID-19 cases is from social gatherings. She stressed the importance of social distancing and masking during the upcoming holiday weekend to […]
July 3, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, infectious diseases specialist, discussed the closure of parks in San Antonio and Bexar County for the Fourth of July weekend due to COVID-19 and why this is necessary. She also emphasized social distancing and avoiding gatherings with people outside of your household. Read the full story.
July 3, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, infectious diseases specialist, discussed the closure of parks in San Antonio and Bexar County for the Fourth of July weekend due to COVID-19 and why this is necessary. She also emphasized social distancing and avoiding gatherings with people outside of your household. Read the full story.
July 3, 2020
Dr. Carolina Solis-Herrera, an endocrinologist and diabetes specialist, and a patient were interviewed about more severe complications developing in patients with diabetes who get COVID-19. Read and watch the full story.
July 2, 2020
Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, said when hand washing your mask, use hot, soapy water and then scrub for 20-30 seconds. “Soap actually surrounds the COVID-19 viruses and destroys them. Dissolves them,” he said. Dr. Campbell said it’s important to wash your hands after touching your mask when you are done using it. If […]