Your COVID-19 Questions Answered

Is hand sanitizer effective? Will this spread throughout the US? Should I cancel my upcoming travel plans? Can COVID-19 tests tell the difference between someone who has had the virus and someone who currently has it? Are face masks effective?

[DangerousEdge]

Please consider making this podcast more accessible by adding Closed Captioning for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, etc.

[davidhamlin]

I see the 14-days for the maximum incubation period discussed and used for the quarantine periods after possible exposure. What are the normal timelines for a person who developed symptoms to recover? Are mild cases shorter in duration than serious and critical cases?

[DangerousEdge]

I'm about to start IVIG infusions in a county where COVID-19 has been confirmed. I've been told fever is a common side effect of IVIG treatment. However, the infusion process will be in a group setting (multiple patients in a single room for staff to keep eyes-on, in case of reactivity). I'm also on high dose immunosuppressant therapy. Is it possible to develop a fever while on high-dose immunosuppressant therapy? If so, is there any way to differentiate between IVIG-induced fever vs. exposure to SARS-COV-2 / COVID-19 infection? A fever likely wouldn't be instantaneous the moment a person comes into contact with people who are carriers of SARS-CoV-2 or fomites. I live with Myasthenia Gravis, a rare, autoimmune, neuromuscular disease with underlying respiratory concerns (risk for life-threatening myasthenic crisis) when diapragm muscles are involved, which affects the ability to functionally breathe. Coughing & vomiting can also weaken diaphragm muscles. I also have a sustained chemical injury with hypersensitivity and hyper-responsiveness. Exposure to unknown chemical fumes & vapors (fragrances, secondhand smoke, etc.) results in uncontrolled bronchospasm and vomiting, that can also weaken diapragm muscles. Would I be in a high/er risk category and what, if any, additional precautions should I take or protocols should I be aware of?

[jo.campfield]

I think the interactive map is very interesting especially noting the number of recoveries. I think it would be helpful to have the age data. Maybe that will slow the panic of even toilet paper becoming difficult to obtain. Also, perhaps data comparing it to Influence A&B

[stevebober]

Since the molecule is absorbed in the buccal mucosa where is propagates, *and* it is said contagion is not effected by eating the corona virus, what is the fact of the matter?

[lynnbartlett]

If someone contracted the virus, is it possible to know how long would they stay contagious?

[StephenRock]

Maybe do the podcast in a room where the listing audience can not hear background noise like sirens etc.

[ianyeomans]

Is the reporting from South Korea accurate? The ratios of deaths and recovered seem inconsistent with other areas. Have they a better treatment profile minimising deaths?

[ElGuajiro]

The address noted on the written description of this vlog to submit questions is incorrect.

[johnpenguin]

I found this very useful. Very clear too.

[louises]

What are the early signs and symptoms?

[francois]

Soooo quarantines are useless... All right, lets just spray and pray i guess.