Coronavirus: Preparing for the worst

Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb and Michael Osterholm, from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, discuss what the U.S. and Europe can do to prepare for more coronavirus cases.



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[teresaharris-travelbybooks]

How in Gods' Name can the U.S. say they've got things under control when they don't even have the ability to test.

[jameslatief]

Best preventive measure : Stay away from people as much as possible, sleep enough, and stock up on long shelf life food and water.

[loris]

David and Sally where on the Diamond Princess. They are now Covid 19 positive and in a Japanese hospital. Both have pneumonia and the UK government has abandoned them. Pray for David and Sally.

[Amazinggrace]

I am stunned at the amount of people, despite evidence and statistics growing daily, who are still choosing to be ostriches with their heads in the sand...minimising this pandemic (for that is what it is) treating it like it is an annoying mosquito.I think if we knew the true figures of the infected and the dead we ourselves may expire!This is potentially so catastrophic globally there are almost no words...If we could see the state of our world if we fast-forward six months from now we would be doing everything in our power to prepare on every level, not least spiritually as many of us will meet our maker sooner than we can grasp...and for those who are already prepared in that way we know "Our times are in His hands"....We also know "Perfect love casts out all

[frobbsy]

Stop comparing this to the FLU! Thats why ppl are so confused & not taking this seriously🤦

[marionamewontwork]

I have a feeling by end of March we are going to see some serious infection numbers.

[joshh]

CDC NO LONGER LISTS CONFIRMED CASES AND WHICH STATES. PREPARE NOW.

[robt]

Folks, this one will be with us for awhile

[andrewm]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner. Amen

[thmphll]

Maybe we should hire south Korea to test for us, they claim to be testing thousands a day...

[stewartprofessionalservice]

Logic dictates that 80% are asymptomatic & potentially contagious! That means we need better planning from CDC & FEMA. When containment breaks down. Estimates are 150, 000 confirmed by March 1 world wide with hundreds here.

[barbaraj.]

YES, its spreading here in the U.S. without detection. The tests kits given here are faulty. Only 3 states are testing. Good God.

[specialperson]

The question is: why the cruise ships are still operating???

[gailbradford]

All these comments from people freaking out. Calm down don't panic it won't help. Most of the people who get it survive. The people who are dying are mostly older as in a weaker immune system. So first take vitamins to assist your immune system, take precautions against all bacteria that you can, but mostly, pray to God to take care of you. He is the ONLY healer, doctors only treat symptoms.

[ed]

Everything is ok. Get back to netflicks. Do not panic.

[boosted]

"not seeing cases spread unknowingly."






also im not seeing my wife cheat on me unknowingly.

[martynobs]

The entire world is woefully unprepared to face this demon - shame on all our pathetic leaders

[bushpushersdaughter]

The main spokesman said things in this interview that were some of the most important I've heard. Blessings to all.

[littleredhen]

So, are we ramping up our in country medical ppe production capacity? I haven't seen any announcements to this effect.

[Tulips]

I think the whole world as we know it is about to change. We need to brace ourselves.