Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Dr. Amesh Adalja (Infectious Disease MD) about what you need to know about the Coronavirus pandemic. The Coronavirus outbreak is still in its infancy in the US and Dr. Amesh Adalja gives you the information you need to be able to navigate this constantly changing public health crisis. He answers questions like “what is Coronavirus?” He also explains how the coronavirus is different from the flu. He tells you how to spot the confusing coronavirus symptoms and why it’s hard to distinguish from a common cold. Most importantly he provides vital information on Coronavirus prevention and what you need to do to keep you and your loved ones safe. We're obviously in some unchartered territory here with the Coronavirus pandemic. The arrival of Covid-19 has disrupted every aspect of our lives at a record pace. This major threat to public health has arrived at a time when we struggle to find accurate and trusted sources of information. Coronavirus news thus far has been polarized and divisive. Our plan here is to help you make as much sense of the situation in a non-alarmist way. If you’re looking for reliable information from experts on the front lines of the Coronavirus outbreak check out our Coronavirus playlist:
Just making the point that Trump LOVES to call it the Chinese Virus so as to deflect blame, but will shoot himself and everyone else before he gives anyone but himself credit for any cure.
And you know I'm right.
CNN.com - Transcripts
ZAKARIA: Very interesting point, Zanny. Now hold on, everyone. We're going to come back to you. Next on GPS, I'm going to ask you about two urgent issues in the news. The Chinese virus, coronavirus, that is worrying the whole world and Trump's Middle East plan. You might not have noticed but after years he says he will actually deliver it this week.
A new Chinese coronavirus, a cousin of the SARS virus, has infected hundreds since the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December. Scientist Leo Poon, who first decoded the virus, thinks it likely started in an animal and spread to humans.
"What we know is it causes pneumonia and then doesn't respond to antibiotic treatment, which is not surprising, but then in terms of mortality, SARS kills 10% of the individuals," Poon, a virologist at the School of Public Health at The University of Hong Kong, said.
It's not clear how deadly the Wuhan coronavirus will be, but fatality rates are currently lower than both MERS and SARS. Experts stress that it will change as the outbreak develops.
Just when I thought there was no more upside to the day I learn a new word! Thanks.Coronavirus is misandrous (sexist against men).
SEX - DEATH RATE in confirmed cases
Male 4.7%
Female 2.8%
Sorry fellow bros, it was fun running civilization and oppressing ladies while it lasted.
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