Coronavirus Questions Answered by an Epidemiologist - Quarantine TV on Hot Pizza Ass
Epidemiologist Dr. Chelsea Shover joins Erin today for Quarantine TV on Hot Pizza Ass to answer listener questions about the Coronavirus, self-quarantine, and social distancing. Please share this episode with others who might have questions, or misinformation! Topics include: What is a virus, and how does one care for themselves if they have CV? What about taking Lyft, Uber, or public transportation right now? Can I/should I visit a grandparent right now? How should we prep for a self quarantine? What if a friend gets sick? Can I help them - deliver supplies, or transport them to the hospital? Can I go to a non crowded bar or restaurant right now? What if I want to order from Postmates? If I go get tested right now, will it be free? What if my nearest medical establishment is a private hospital? Can I smoke weed right now, or switch to edibles? What are the biggest misconceptions right now? Follow Dr. Shover on Twitter at @chelseaLshover. RESOURCES: World map of cases: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html Note - Make sure it's the jhu.edu version (some malware is disguised to look like credible source of mapping covid-19, but the one from Johns Hopkins is legit). US cases: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.html Check CDC locations for testing around US include private labs and public health labs - call your regular healthcare provider if you have one or public health department if you don't. For general info and specific info about your location: check your city/county/state public health department. Good general info: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/ https://stanfordhealthcare.org/stanford-health-care-now/2020/novel-coronavirus.html https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/coronavirus-resource-center#COVID And for up-to-the-minute info, these are some recommended Twitter accounts: @chelsealshover @mlipsitch @KindrachukJason @michaelmina_lab @JeremyKonyndyk @gregggonsalves @HelenBranswell @CarlosdelRio7 @ASlavitt @arimoin. Follow the hashtags #IDTwitter #EpiTwitter #MedTwitter to find experts from universities, hospitals, and public health departments
