Coronavirus Epidemic Update 18: Cellphone Tracking, Increase in Hospitalizations, More Sleep Tips

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases (COVID-19) and deaths continue to rise inside and outside of China. There are also reportedly 36,719 patients hospitalized from novel coronavirus infections - a staggering number. In response, China has expanded efforts to round up and track potential coronavirus infections - including cellphone surveillance. Dr. Seheult discusses new questions about the asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 as well as more sleep tips and insomnia resources.

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That said, we believe each video contains concepts that have enduring value and reviewing how the response to COVID-19 has progressed over time may be of interest to you as well.

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Speaker: Roger Seheult, MD
Clinical and Exam Preparation Instructor
Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.

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Produced by Kyle Allred, PA

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[bennbanes]

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[MoMoGammerOfficial]

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[ernestojanniere]

Shiftworker here 20+ years some manufacturing, most health care worker. I always keep my schdule even on off days, unless on vacation for more than 14 days. I noticed early in life that my immune sytem did not like the switching back and forth trying to chase the sun. I have been on a vitamin D supplement for 10 years due my location in attempt to maintain my levels. LOVE what your doing here. glad to have found your channel.

[barbarachappuis]

Dr. Seheult, I'm an RN and your channel is, hands-down my favorite. The information and clarity you offer to medical professionals, as well as non-professionals, is concise, balanced, interesting and understandable by most. Your calm voice and demeanor top it off. What a great teacher! Thank you for all you do. I wish you'd been around when I worked the ER and Trauma- it would have been a joy. I share your updates frequently.

[Lilacstarcat]

I’m so glad channels like this exist, he’s calm and giving the public much needed information without distilling fear to get views. The news is soo TOXIC, it’s a huge deal but we can discuss things without trying to scare the public. Thanks for informing us calmly. We need this type of news.

[urmaker]

00:15
*Me listening* "64, 436 total deaths"
Wow, that escalated quickly.
*looks at screen* Oh, thankfully he just said the wrong thing. Whew.

[algorithminc.]

We link from our company homepage to these videos - because this channel and Dr. John Campbell's channel are the two really excellent places for people with or without medical backgrounds to understand what is going on.

[Cookefan]

I would add that one of the things the bedroom is also associated with is the idea of having to wake up at a certain time to get ready to go to work. You have to wake up in your bedroom. Thinking about the pressure to ready oneself for work can be an anxiety driving thought process.

[ryuuotaku]

I just hope the doctors who are infected gets healthy. 😞🙏🏻

[P.Gillett]

I recommend this book to everyone: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker. Beyond improving our immune system, sleeping does soooo much for us. This book has changed my life.

[chadharris]

When my job tries changing my shift weekly I’m going to direct my boss to this video so he knows I can’t mess up my sleep schedule.

[David-qfpr]

What helped my insomnia immensely was working out. I workout around an 45 minutes to an hour a day and by 10-11PM im and ready for bed. Before i would be up till 1-2AM when i had to be up at 730AM for work. Try it out. Not only good for sleep but for your health as well!

[MirianInc]

The stuff about associating the bedroom with insomnia makes so much sense. Insightful really. I often go through phases of only sleeping on the couch and having trouble sleeping on beds.

[johnvalerian]

This is the most level-headed coverage of COVID-19.

[nursepeace]

I have been watching your videos for about two weeks now everyday for updates on Covid 19. I find your videos very calming. It’s so easy to start panicking when watching mainstream media. Your videos are clear, concise and practical. Your voice is calming as well. Thank you so much for this important information.

[grimmturd]

"There are only 2 things you should do in the bedroom and one of them is sleep."
me thinking to myself: what's the other thing you should do in the bedroom?
a few moments later..
"..you're going to eliminate that feeling of performance anxiety."
Ooh. I see what u did there.

[tagabudega]

I'm a shift worker and it's very helpful to learn about tips to get sleep during the day. Thank you doc, I love your channel!

[SqueaksUofA]

The Japanese Surgeon incident should be very concerning. 3 days of patients, good luck tracking down all those contacts.

[Autodidactz]

Such a life saver. I need that insomnia course.

[missycules]

My epilepsy is hugely improved with a good sleep pattern. I love my sleepy time, (sorry to sound soppy), but it soooo important. My boyfriend has bouts of insomnia so im not ignorant to how unpleasant it can be. Blackout curtains are good, no tv and a good bed, although I do read in bed. ( The process of reading has always relaxed me, even as a child).

Thankyou for informative videos, watching this channel and Dr Campbell on the progress of this infection has reawakened my science background as well as keeping things in perspective.x