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Thread: 1/3 You’re likely hearing about the need to #flattenthecurve. It simply means spreading out the number of #coronavirus cases over a longer timeframe, so our healthcare and response systems don’t get overwhelmed...
2/3 We #flattenthecurve with NPIs- non pharmaceutical interventions (ie things other than medications or vaccines).

NPIs include: handwashing/ personal hygiene, targeted quarantines, school/ business/ closures, telework, limiting social gatherings, and cleaning surfaces
3/3 Life will be VERY different over the next few weeks. But if we all do our part we can spread our cases out, lessen impact to healthcare systems and communities, and get through this.
Know your risk, consider your circumstances, and Protect yourselves. Coronavirus.gov
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1/5 A word on #coronavirus testing: Diagnostic testing has moved more rapidly than ANY previous test for a new virus. @CDCgov developed the molecular diagnostic test in the U.S. in a week- while also working to make capability available at state public health departments...
2/5 The current state of diagnostic testing for #Coronavirus is expanding rapidly/ widely- all 50 states now have testing capability. This will support the ability for practitioners to diagnose #COVID19 as community transmission occurs in some areas at this phase of the epidemic.
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(1/7) Good #SundayMorning! This week’s #SundaySpotlight on #PublicHealth is focused on sharing the facts about #COVID19 and stopping the spread of rumors. More via @CDCgov: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
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@CDCgov (3/7) #COVID19 is a serious disease, but for the general public the immediate health risk is considered low. Learn more about prevention steps here: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
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(1/6) Good #SundayMorning! This week’s #SundaySpotlight on #PublicHealth highlights the release of my new report on smoking cessation – the first one in 30 years! hhs.gov/about/news/202… #CessationSGR
(2/6) Smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the 🇺🇲. To help your patients–or even yourself–check out this consumer guide, which details the benefits of quitting and provides tools & resources in a consumable format. hhs.gov/sites/default/… #CessationSGR
(3/6) It is absolutely shocking that over 40% of smokers are NOT encouraged to stop smoking or given resources by their healthcare providers. Never miss an opportunity to help someone you care for QUIT smoking! 🚭 nytimes.com/2020/01/23/hea… #CessationSGR
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Swine flu killed 12,469 people in the US from mid 2009 to mid 2010. Do you recall market meltdowns and OMG coverage of it daily? I don't. Globally a few hundred thousand people died. 2009 was the start of an economic recovery yet now we are potentially having an economic plunge.
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