In this episode, I explain some of the terms around the virus and explain what we’ve learned we need to do and stop doing.
Corona virus SARS cov 2
Covid 19 is the disease
Novel… new
Outbreak sudden rise
Epidemic… enough outbreaks
Pandemic worldwide epidemic
Incubation period infection to symptoms
Flattening curve
Community spread unknown
Morbidity how many people illness relative population
Mortality rate how many people died relative
Vaccine
Herd immunity… most people have vaccine
Behavioural Fatigue
Immunity: Not certain
Acts like every virus we know
WHAT TO DO
Wash your hands 20 seconds
Don’t touch face
Disinfect door handles lights surfaces food if necessary
Cough or Sneeze into elbow
Immune system healthy
Social distancing
Shelter in place
Quarantine when you might have it
Social isolation when you have it
Call for medical attention if fever and cough or difficulty breathing
Bring more humour and appreciate the good
WHAT STOP DOING
Conspiracy theories
Blame
Endlessly discussing it
Hoarding and panic buying
Not caring and thinking you’re strong when you’re just selfish
Self Esteem when isolated, order and structure
Coaches… talking down about them
Problem
Elderly and compromised immune systems, diabetes, lung disease, heart disease
Economy vs People
Surfaces
Cardboard a day
Plastics and metal a few days
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