Infectious Disease Education Association - IDEA

I really miss the jungle

Just a little to add about transmission.

The data is very clear. Masks greatly reduce droplet transmission of CoViD. Just to add to the discussions about masks, many people are not understanding that a mask will block droplets and much of the aerosolization of the smaller droplets.

Additionally, hospitals are seeing increases of younger patients as well. Viruses infect everyone. Some people show few or less dangerous symptoms. But you will not know how you will react until you’re infected.

For CoViD testing, RT-PCR tests for the virus’ genetic material. A positive result means one has the virus.

Antibody tests, like ELISA, test for antibody. If you are positive it means you have the virus OR you recovered. You CAN have both antibody and the virus because you’re immune system is trying to clear the virus.

To determine if you DO NOT have the virus anymore, a repeat of RT-PCR is the test. No genetic material = no virus. But, you will also have antibodies that are protecting you.

Correction. 6% global mortality. U.S. is 4.3%

World mortality rate for coronavirus = 0.6%. U.S. = 4% currently.

This is not popular in the U.S., but it works. Test everyone, trace contacts, and allow the recovered, virus free, individuals back to work or Into the economy. It saves lives AND the economy.

Don’t forget, Coronavirus can linger in the air for 45 minutes indoors. Wear a mask while grocery shopping!

South Korea’s mortality rate for Covid-19 is now at 0.6%

Listen to what scientists say about coronavirus. Virologists know a lot about these viruses. The media only seems to interview M.D.s, sorry my physician friends, but there is a difference.