As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads globally, there are also misconceptions about the virus. Based on an interview with family physician Dr. Rhonda Low, some highlights can provide insight on COVID-19.
With the upcoming spring break, should families still travel?
It depends on who is asking and their destination. It is not advisable to travel to Level 3 countries that are listed as such by Health Canada – China, Iran, South Korea, Italy, and even Hong Kong, which is a Level 2.
What is community transmission and why is there such concern over it?
It is all about case-finding and tracking all contacts, and that is how you hope to contain the disease. When it comes to community transmission, you are talking about individuals who you do not know where they might have picked it up.
How are people being monitored at home?
There are two types of isolation. The first type is someone who thinks they may have been exposed but not sick. The second is someone who is in self-isolation because they have symptoms and signs and they are sick.
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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/types-of-face-mask
https://www.livescience.com/are-face-masks-effective-reducing-coronavirus-spread.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/cloth-face-coverings-information.pdf
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