110 – Coronavirus Updates & Suggestions (6.11.20 Edition)

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In This Episode:

Dr. K shares an update on the coronavirus (COVID19) situation and more recommendations to help older adults and people concerned about aging parents.

To watch the video version, click here.

This episode covers:

The coronavirus situation today

Key points on what Dr. K has learned about COVID so far (and what we’re still trying to figure out)

Updates on testing & reducing COVID transmission

If you’re wondering “Is it safe to…?”

COVID & Older Adults: the tradeoffs we’re facing

Nursing homes and COVID

Dr. K’s recommendations for this summer

Related episode: 

109 – Interview: Nursing Homes & Other Long-Term Care During COVID Times

Related Resources:

News & Updates:

NY Times:

Six Months of Coronavirus: Here’s Some of What We’ve Learned

After 6 Months, Important Mysteries About Coronavirus Endure

Testing Nursing Home Workers Can Help Stop Coronavirus. But Who Should Pay?

5 Rules to Live By During a Pandemic

Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count

Washington Post:

Hugo Sosa survived the ICU. But for coronavirus patients like him, that’s just the start of recovery.

Resources:

NEJM: False Negative Tests for SARS-CoV-2 Infection — Challenges and Implications

FDA: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

CDC: Interim Guidelines for COVID-19 Antibody Testing  (includes information on test sensitivity and positive predictive values)

FDA: Authorized Serology Tests Performance