Thread by @docbhooshan

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Yesterday @EricTopol tweeted about @TheLancet publication reporting "trasmission of SARS CoV 2 mainly via airborne route"

Little did he know that his sphere of influence reaches a city called Nashik in India and pensioners living in my housing complex in Pune, India.

By midnight, i started receiving questions and worried messages from my relatives in Nashik quoting this.
"Now Covid is airborne! we are doomed" was universal concern.
Then a neighbor called in the morning with same concern. Messages on her whatsapp group predicted doom.

Everyone wanted to know - What to do next?

Some had already closed their windows and ventilator gills to protect themselves from "virus air".
This is peak summer in India, temperatures are nearing forties (Celsius).My relatives don't live in air-conditioned homes.

I tried my best to explain things to them and reduce their anxiety. Wearing a good mask properly when stepping out, avoiding crowded places and closed spaces is all that can be told at the moment.

We doctors have been singing same tune since over a year.

I don't know if people even listen. Because politicians sure don't.

My request to authors of such profoundly influential papers ( @trishgreenhalgh et al) , reputed journals and medical influencers ( @EricTopol ) -

Please add a box "message/action points for all" with papers.

Medical research journals have never done anything like this so far as they assume specialist readership. i am sure med journals didn't know that people all over the world can be influenced by their work within hours.

this is unprecedented opportunity for science to influence public behavior. Something every scientist lives for.

Simple English and actionable information will go a long long way.

Thanks in anticipation.

original tweet by Eric Topol -

https://twitter.com/EricTopol/status/1382825519171833859?s=20