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Infectious Disease Doc/Public Health. Past: @Harvard, @Iowa, @HarvardChanSPH, @JohnsHopkins. Now: @AmerMedicalAssn, @UNCglobalhealth, @atlanticfellows
Jul 13, 2020 9 tweets 5 min read
What do I do if I’m COVID positive? The @WADeptHealthPIO has a great handout on what to do (pictures attached). Highlights (a thread): (1/9) FIRST, do NOT panic, most people (approx 80%) will have no or mild symptoms. Now let’s talk some specifics on how to keep yourself and others safe in this situation:
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Mar 16, 2020 7 tweets 3 min read
Dear friends and neighbors,

A situation like this can cause a lot of fear and stress. A few bits of information to hopefully help reduce the stress: 1/7 1. Studies of COVID-19 in other countries are demonstrating that while our children can get infected, they generally only demonstrate mild symptoms and are often carriers without symptoms. Meaning that our children are strong and can handle this! The biggest risk... 2/7