Dr Cruse updates us on the number of cases in Northeast PA and helps explain where some of the numbers are coming from.  Covid-19 is now listed as the leading cause of daily deaths in the USA, eclipsing heart disease and all cancers.  Dr Cruse explains how the numbers we are seeing locally and nationally are not being inflated, and how they are more likely being under-reported.  Finally, some strategies are being proposed for ways to "stretch" our national supply of vaccines, and Dr Cruse weighs in on some of those ideas. 

George Schmitt speaks with Dr Doug Manion and Milford, PA mayor Sean Strub

Dr James Cruse, Medical Director for Wayne Memorial Community Health Center, discusses what to do if you are exposed to Covid-19, and what to do if you test positive.  Also, some welcome news that vaccinations have begun in Wayne County, with first-line responders and workers being issued the Moderna vaccine at Wayne Memorial.

George Schmitt speaks with Milford PA mayor Sean Strub and infectious disease specialist Dr Doug Manion.

A new mutation of Covid-19 identified in the UK is proving to be more contagious than prior strains, but Dr Cruse explains that it isn't necessarily more deadly, just easier to spread.  Vaccines have been causing severe allergic reactions at a rate of approximately 1 in 40,000, and Dr Cruse explains how this compares to reactions to other treatments such as penicillin.  Wayne Memorial will be receiving the Moderna vaccine this week, and Dr Cruse discusses the plans to roll it out locally, as well as tips to keep your holiday travel safe.

George Schmitt speaks with Milford, PA mayor Sean Strub and Dr. Doug Manion

Dr Cruse updates us on local and nation infection numbers and discusses the recently-approved vaccine in great detail.  We learn about the local timetable for distributing the vaccine, as well as more information on how the vaccine functions, and what type of reactions can be expected.

Adam speaks with Dr. Doug Manion and Sean Strub

Dr Cruse updates us on national and local case counts and discusses the risk of overwhelming healthcare systems.  New guidance has been issued regarding the length of quarantine when a patient who has had an exposure is asymptomatic and Dr Cruse explains ways that holiday shopping can still be safe, especially when you choose to support locally owned businesses.

George Schmitt speaks with Dr. Doug Manion and Milford PA mayor Sean Strub