The question on everyone’s mind is: when can we go back to normal?
Relevant videos:
Why Is Italy's COVID-19 death rate so high? Covers some basic epidemiological concepts:
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Discussion on chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine:
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In this episode of Life Prescription we interview Infectious Diseases expert Dr. Chris Tymchuk to understand what we need to know in order to get to a post-stay-at-home world.
It’s a long episode, and it plays well at 1.5x speed (2x if you're feeling crazy!).
All of the questions I ask Dr. Tymchuk came from you! If you have questions that we didn’t cover leave them in the comments below or send me a tweet @skheartdoc.
Timestamps
(4:25) Are we ready to re-open the country? What do we need to do to get there?
(12:24) Is there a risk for a second wave?
(Question from RJ in California)
(16:01) Could influenza + COVID-19 make a second wave worse?
(17:55) What is herd immunity? Can that protect us?
(Question from Dev in California)
(21:41) Do we develop immunity after getting infected? We also talk about convalescent plasma (treating currently infected people with antibodies from previously infected people)
(25:03) Is the virus mutating? Could this explain different rates of infectivity and mortality around the world?
(Question from Farhan in California)
(28:06) How is this different than the first SARS pandemic in 2003?
(Question from twitter user @TiffanyHuMD)
(30:28) When will a vaccine be available? Why wait to end the lockdowns if a vaccine is so far off?
(Question from Mina in New York)
(34:03) Why is there such a wide spectrum of disease? Is there any update on how children are affected?
(Question from Piotr in Texas)
(42:10) Is there an update on how the virus spreads? How long does the virus last on surfaces such as countertops and cardboard packages?
(Question from Natalie in Texas)
(45:19) What lessons can we carry forward from COVID-19 to avoid/mitigate future pandemics?
(Question from twitter user @nikolay_m)
(52:41) Conclusion
For up to date information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic please visit:
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DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this video is medical advice specific to you. You should not be making any decisions about your medical care based on this video. This is only meant to educational. If you are at all concerned about your symptoms you need to contact your local health system for advice.
