Key Points Addressed in this Article 1. What does “flatten the curve mean” 2. How is a virus like a natural disaster? 3. What are the features of social distancing? 4. What does a PCR mean and how sensitive is it? 5. What are the benefits of Scaling […]
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Key Points Addressed in Article Characteristics of COVID-19 disease that creates fear We sat and watched the Chinese government implement its draconian measures on the Wuhan, Hubei province and the rest of the country. We saw leaks of photos and videos capturing these harrowing times. Healthcare workers strained […]
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Key Points Addressed in Article  What is Coronavirus?  How is COVID-19 spread?  How Can I prevent the spread or protect myself?  Can I get a viral infection after handling a package from someone who was infectious or that was delivered from a country where there is a high […]
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Key Points Addressed in Article Challenges with Containment related to Transmission: cough, personal cloud Challenges with Case Fatality Rates Importance of Protecting High Risk Populations Including Healthcare Workers and Long-term care Residents COVID-19 and Outbreak of Fear The novelty of the novel COVID-19 outbreak has passed. Sure […]
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Key Points Addressed in Article Definition of Case Fatality Rate (CFR) Discussion of COVID-19 CFR from the Wuhan outbreak cases Ways in which COVID-19 is spread, respiratory droplets, surface and fomite Diagnostic modalities available for COVID-19, CT scan and PCR COVID-19 has traveled far and wide from […]
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Now that the COVID-19 outbreak is likely here to stay and will ultimately involve many more places than the 37 countries where cases have been reported, it is a good time to review some questions about the disease process and ways to prepare for the outbreak – coming […]
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