THREAD: Let’s deal with some facts: Because of inadequate testing capabilities to date, the US is 2 weeks behind on understanding the state of #COVID19 in the US. We really don’t know how many people have the virus here. #coronavirus #SARSCoV2

1/ The global data on #coronavirus:

~20% of people who get the virus get severe symptoms

~5% require ICU care

-Our hospitals and ICUs are already very full, which means that people won’t be able to get care they need as the number of people getting sick increases exponentially.

2/ What happens when our health system is over run?

-There won’t be enough hospital beds for everyone that needs one.

-That means that if you need hospital care for ANY reason (heart attack, car accident, appendicitis), you may not be able to get care.

3/ The end result = many people will die waiting for care.

-This already happened in Wuhan and it can happen right here in the US.

4/ How can we make this less devastating to our country and the rest of the world? We need to slow down disease spread NOW.

5/ Why do we need to slow down disease spread?

-It will decrease the number of people needing hospitalization at a given time.

-This will in turn decrease the amount of people dying or suffering from inability to access care.

6/ Hong Kong and Singapore have successfully done this and we are losing our chance to do the same.

7/ How do we slow it down?

-Begin social distancing.

-Don’t attend large events.

-Limit travel as much as possible.

-If you a cold or sore throat stay home if you can.

8/ If you have a cough, sore throat or sniffle:

-Distance yourself.

-Don’t hug or kiss people hello.

-Don’t shake hands.

-Cough into your elbow.

-If you wipe your nose or face, keep washing your hands.

-Do not visit your elderly family member in a nursing home.

9/ Everyone can contribute individually to slowing the spread of this virus. Because everyone who gets sick on average can spread it to 2-3 other people. Let’s all do our part. / END

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