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WHO statement that asymptomatic people do not spread coronavirus without clear evidence is irresponsible and misleading. Asymptomatic does not equal presymptomatic.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 9, 2020 Source:Asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is ‘very rare,’ WHO says Reference:Did the WHO just say that asymptomatic people with COVID-19 don’t transmit the coronavirus?
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New Zealand eradicates SARS-CoV-2
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 8, 2020 Source:With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
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Sunday House Call, #742, June 7, 2020: The Public Health Credibility Gap.
Health policy is evolving as new information is gathered, as we learn from available studies, and with ongoing research and clinical experience. During the pandemic we have been advised by public health agencies and our governments to follow a set of rules to reduce the spread of coronavirus. People have responded well to this and…
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Parsing pandemic policy professional planning protocols per public peril perception or “What the hell is the plan?”
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 5, 2020 Also in the discussion, funding for new testing devices. Still a ways to go. Article is a little premature in its evaluation. Source:Canadian company developing palm-sized test to detect COVID-19 in 20 minutes
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Risk of #coronavirus spread and contagion depends on where you are. A good review of the risks based on your location and exposure. Spoiler Alert: Buffets are really bad.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 4, 2020 Source:How the coronavirus spreads in those everyday places we visit
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Ontario lab not reporting hundreds of positive COVID-19 tests to Public Health Units damages the public’s confidence about its ability to coordinate testing and contact tracing as societal restrictions ease.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 3, 2020 Source:Hundreds of positive COVID-19 tests not reported to Ontario public health units
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Protesting: The long march back to the beginning
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 2, 2020 Source:How will protests, large gatherings impact COVID-19 numbers?
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Covid@home
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 1 , 2020 Source:New evidence: Most common place to contract COVID-19 is at home
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Sunday House Call, #741, May 31, 2020: It’s just a phase.
Sunday House Call, #741, May 31, 2020: It’s just a phase. Topics today include: SARS CoV-2 Vaccine research continues apace. The latest candidate Phase 1 results are good. Minimal side effects with respect to severity and duration. There is still a way to go. Your calls about: Non-medicinal ingredients in pills Idiopathic neuropathy Leg Cramps…
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