How do we decide what activities are safe to do during the pandemic? Which activities are still too risky? It is confusing to know what we can and can’t do now that things are opening up. In this video, I go over a simple method that uses the phrase “Time Space People Place” to assess risk, so we can make informed decisions about what activities we choose to do when we leave our homes.
Tag: family medicine
Twelve more COVID-19 questions answered by Dr. Yvette Lu (video)
A lot of issues have come up since I posted my last video.
In this video, I look at:
- Where are we at now?
- When can we open up again and what should businesses do to prepare?
- Why can’t we just let everyone get the disease?
- What is the role of antibody testing?
- What is convalescent plasma therapy?
- What do I do if I need to see a doctor during this time?
- Is it safe to go to the ER?
- Do I need a mask?
- Do I need to sterilize my groceries?
- Is it safe to get take out or delivery
- Can I get COVID-19 from someone who runs or cycles past me?
- Do I have pandemic fatigue?
This is a long one (19 minutes). Grab some water, have a seat, and enjoy.
Links to items mentioned in the video are below.
Links to items mentioned in the video:
Evidence around using face masks and how to use one properly: https://youtu.be/blUeRGMOog0
Coronavirus FAQ (original video): https://youtu.be/x7eb9OczOck
To donate convalescent plasma, contact Canadian Blood Services. https://blood.ca/convalescentplasma
In the US, contact the Red Cross. http://www.redcross.org/plasma4covid
New York Times documentary by Nick Kristof:
BCCDC Modeling presentation:
https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/COVID19_Update_Modelling-BROADCAST.pdf
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