Host Sean Riley discusses the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of which 132,000 cases have been reported from 123 countries with now over 6500 deaths worldwide and no signs of slowing yet. Outside of China, it is still growing at an exponential rate. According to the World Health Organization, “Europe has now become the epicenter of the pandemic, with more reported cases and deaths than the rest of the world combined.”

In the U.S. alone, according to CNN and verified by the CDC, there are over 3,400 infections in the US, and 65 people have died. 

-What is the World Health Organization's 8 Pillar Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for businesses, governments and individuals (3:27-)

-What is telemedicine? How can it help provide infectious disease care during this crisis? (7:20-)

-How to help others during this public health crisis (9:39-)

Useful links: 

Donate to: covid19responsefund.org

Public health info: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6912e2.htm

Infectious Disease Telemedicine: einfectionmd.com

Telemedicine: www.coolquit.com

Blood donation: https://www.redcrossblood.org/  or www.lifesouth.org

Give to FeedingAmerica: www.feedingamerica.org

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