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What we do (and don't) know about the coronavirus | David Heymann

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What we do (and don't) know about the coronavirus | David Heymann

What happens if you get infected with the coronavirus? Who's most at risk? How can you protect yourself? Public health expert David Heymann, who led the global response to the SARS outbreak in 2003, shares the latest findings about COVID-19 and what the future may hold.

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  1. What Are the Symptoms of the Covoran Virus #COVID19 at 1:07

    According to public health expert David Heymann, who led the global response to the SARS outbreak in 2003, Corona Virus (Covid-19) looks like a very mild… Full answer

  2. Who Are Most Vulnerable to the Corona Virus at 2:08

    The general population does not appear to be at a great risk. In industrialized countries the very elderly, ones with other diseases, are the ones at risk. Full answer

  3. Why Are Older People More Susceptible to the COVID-19 Corona Virus at 2:55

    Elderly have a weaker immune system that makes it harder for the body to fight this virus. Full answer

  4. Where Can I Find More Information on Corona Virus at 3:31

    The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta keeps track and has updates on a regular basis on its website. Full answer

  5. What Makes Covid-19 So Challenging at 4:19

    This type of problem happens with every new virus, like SARS. Full answer

  6. Can International Borders Stop Corona Virus at 5:44

    Airports or land borders cannot prevent entry of the virus, and checking temperatures at the border is not going to help to prevent its distribution. Full answer

  7. How Soon Can We Get a Vaccine for Covid-19 Virus at 6:25

    Vaccine first has to be developed, studied for safety and effectiveness in animals, and then go to human studies. Full answer

  8. What Can We Do Better to Stop This Outbreak at 7:45

    A major problem in the world today is how we look at the outbreaks in developing countries as something that we need to go and stop. Full answer

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