Doddy wrote:
Very good interview on something so bad.
It's unfortunate that the Admin decided to relegate this post to the Attic. I am surprised by that move because the information provided by the doctor who was interviewed is based on factual evidence and knowledge accumulated from past experiences treating other viral diseases such as SARS, MERS, EBOLA.
The title, "We can learn from South Korea" on how to fight our own battle with coronavirus is not a misinformation. For example, if the Admin watched the video, he would have noticed that the intro shows South Koreans wearing face masks in public, which is strongly recommended by the government to reduce spread of the virus.
This makes sense because evidence suggests COVID-19 could be transmitted before symptom onset, community transmission might be reduced if everyone, including people who have been infected but are asymptomatic and contagious, wear face masks.
In short, an unknown number of (COVID-19) infected but asymptomatic people are walking around in public spreading the virus not realizing they're doing it. Ergo, based on the above-mentioned evidence, wearing a mask will significantly reduce the spread of the virus. This, along with social distancing and observing hygiene, will help us achieve our goal of "flattening the curve."
The US CDC doesn't recommend Americans to wear face masks in public during the current coronavirus outbreak, a recommendation criticized by the South Korean expert in the video. But wait, the CDC may be changing this recommendation and allow the American public to wear face masks in public. If approved, this would be a step in right direction and an example that the US CDC is learning from the now-common practice in South Korea in fighting coronavirus.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/cdc-considering-recommending-general-public-wear-face-coverings-in-public/2020/03/30/6a3e495c-7280-11ea-87da-77a8136c1a6d_story.htmlAnd oh, did I mention South Korea dropped from number 2 spot in the number of cases worldwide to now no. 12 in about a month?
Sad to see this piece of very informative video sent to the Attic.
Just my 2 cents.