Media Appearances
Dr. Shane Fernando has made over 25 media appearances on local, national, and international platforms, providing expert insights on public health issues, epidemiology, and healthcare policy. He has been featured on CBS, NBC, Fox, ABC, Dallas Morning News, and international outlets, discussing topics such as COVID-19, vaccine hesitancy, medical misinformation, and emerging public health concerns. His ability to translate complex health data into accessible information helps educate the public and promote informed decision-making in healthcare.
Media Appearances
Avian Influenza
Estrella TV
Mexican Health Officials: Dallas Man with Monkeypox Symptoms Flew Home Instead of Isolating
NBC5
North Texas COVID-19 surge showing some signs of a plateau, health officials say
Fox4
North Texas omicron surge drives up testing demand, increases hospital cases
Fox4
Southlake Apple Store temporarily closes due to COVID-19 outbreak
Fox4
Solutions to COVID hospital problems will have to be systemic
Dallas Morning News
​Worried you’ll get a false negative COVID test? Here’s how to reduce the chances
Star Telegram
​At-home COVID tests: What causes false negative results?
Star Telegram
What does the low COVID booster rate mean for Tarrant Co.? Here’s what experts say
Star Telegram
COVID-19 Bulletin
D Magazine
Another COVID-19 variant is spreading in Tarrant County. Here’s what you need to know
Star Telegram
North Texas counties create new ways to report at-home COVID-19 test results
Fox4
How to Stay COVID Safe on Game Day
NBC5
Here are the symptoms to expect from omicron based on your vaccination status
Dallas Morning News
Omicron Variant Has Likely Been Here, Says Fort Worth Epidemiologist
NBC5
Tarrant County Sees ‘High' Level of COVID-19 Community Spread
NBC5
If omicron is really a milder variant, why are so many North Texans in the hospital?
Star Telegram
Cedar fever or COVID? Symptoms and other ways to tell the difference in North Texas
Star Telegram
​'It feels like my lungs are on fire': Mansfield woman spends Christmas alone battling COVID in hospital
ABC8
Public Health Experts Say Dallas Cowboys COVID Outbreak Shows Pandemic Far From Over
CBS11
COVID reinfection rates (Previously, 30 min interview on Long COVID)
WTN South Korea
Want to know how full Tarrant County hospitals are?
Star Telegram
Omicron and kids: What to know about COVID-19 risks
Star Telegram
Omicron and Testing
Fox4
UNTHSC Podcast
PopTalk!
POPTalk is a public health podcast hosted by Dr. Shane Fernando through the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNTHSC. The podcast features engaging discussions with experts and students on hot-button health topics, aiming to bridge the gap between research, policy, and real-world impact. With a focus on public health education, medical advancements, and societal health issues, POPTalk provides listeners with insightful, evidence-based conversations that promote awareness and informed decision-making in healthcare.