Dr. Fauci takes a moment to recognize our own sacrifice in this pandemic. Thank you for your work in this pandemic! #CHEST2020 2/
Dr. Fauci will talk about COVID-19: Public Health and Scientific Challenges #CHEST2020 3/ 
This is not the first severe human Coronavirus disease we've faced. #CHEST2020 4/
COVID-19 is the disease, but the virus that causes it is SARS-CoV-2! #CHEST2020 5/
With over a million deaths and 37.9 million cases, we haven't seen a pandemic of this size in over 100 years! #CHEST2020 6/
The US is the worst hit nation in the world! #CHEST2020 7/
The US is different then the EU because we didn't do what is necessary to slow the spread of the virus. #CHEST2020 8/
You can see from these graphs that the US did not shut down our mobility the way other countries did. #CHEST2020 9/
The virus is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets, but there is some aerosol transmission and transmission through fomites. Note that animals are not a major source of infection, so this is not an excuse to drop your pet off at the pound!!! #CHEST2020 10/
The risk of transmission depends on where you are and the activities done there. #CHEST2020 11/
40-45% of cases are asymptomatic and these people are spreading the virus! This is why it's not enough to just stay home if you feel ill! #CHEST2020 12/
Fundamentals to prevent acquiring and transmitting SARS-CoV-2 #CHEST2020 13/
There is a varied clinical presentation including the loss of smell/taste. #CHEST2020 14/
A case fatality rate of 2.3% is HUGE! THIS IS NOT THE SEASONAL FLU! #CHEST2020 15/
Manifestations of severe COVID-19 disease #CHEST2020 16/
Even those people who do recover can still have persistent symptoms! #CHEST2020 17/
The people most at risk for severe COVID-19 illness include older adults and those with underlying medical conditions. #CHEST2020 18/
You can see here the risk of hospitalizations by age. #CHEST2020 19/
These are underlying medical conditions associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness. #CHEST2020 20/
These are underlying medical conditions that MAY confer an increased risk. Not that just being overweight is on this list. That's a HUGE portion of the US population! #CHEST2020 21/
There has been very concerning racial/ethnic disparities with COVID-19, with much higher hospitalization rates in Hispanic and black patients. #CHEST2020 22/
An expert US panel has been developing the NIH treatment guidelines for COVID-19. #CHEST2020 23/
Currently recommended treatments include Remdesivir and Dexamethasone. There are a number of other therapies under investigation, too. #CHEST2020 24/
The use of Dexamethasone in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 was associated with a 36% reduced mortality in ventilated patients and an 18% reduction in patients on supplemental oxygen! #CHEST2020 25/
There are a number of studies ongoing on the use of monoclonal antibodies. #CHEST2020 26/
The efforts to make a COVID-19 vaccine are unprecedented and there are a number of vaccine candidates currently in phase 3 trials. #CHEST2020 27/
If you want further information on the ongoing clinical trials check out this website! #CHEST2020 28/
Thank you to Dr. Fauci for a fantastic and informative keynote session!!! #CHEST2020
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