Show Notes
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00:41 What do we know so far about the novel coronavirus?
02:35 How does this novel coronavirus stack up to influenza?
04:35 Is there still value in getting your flu shot now (this year) if you haven’t gotten it yet?
05:08 Where should people go to get the latest and best information related to the novel coronavirus?
06:36 What should the health care provider be looking for related to the novel coronavirus?
08:18 I’m glad you mentioned the incubation period, is that something we know with this novel coronavirus?
09:15 What do the laboratorians need to have in mind and what does this mean for the hospital clinical labs?
10:50 So, people can test positive for the coronavirus without having this specific novel coronavirus strain?
12:02 So if somebody sent a sample down to a clinical lab, and I was truly positive for the novel coronavirus, I could have a negative result?
12:45 Can you elaborate on when a physician should pick up the phone relative to the new novel coronavirus outbreak?
14:43 Is there a risk to laboratory personnel for the infection to spread when they are handling the samples?
15:20 When should we be suspecting this novel coronavirus?
16:03 What should someone do if they suspect their patient has novel coronavirus?
16:33 As this is an evolving outbreak, where should folks go for the latest information?
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