The latest CDC #COVIDView report shows the percentage of visits to doctor’s offices and ERs for illnesses with symptoms likely related to #COVID19 are declining nationally, thanks in part a result of widespread efforts to slow the spread of #COVID19: https://t.co/zP4VYlo0Pb
CDC report indicates that the highest hospitalization rates for #COVID19 are in people 65 or older and 50-64 years-old. Hospitalization rates now in those age groups are similar to the beginning of an annual flu epidemic. https://t.co/pj68iSGGPc
@SenTomCotton@TuckerCarlson@FoxNews Please read the cited study in this news story. It looks like it was written by two students, is basically an opinion piece, and was pulled for a reason. #researchpaper https://t.co/RZhemdrhbv
A new report in @CDCMMWR shows serious disease & death from COVID-19 in US is higher in older age groups, similar to other countries. Communities should encourage hand hygiene & social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19 & protect older adults. https://t.co/TwoavdZE1x
If you had #COVID19 and will not have a test to see if you are still contagious, only leave your sick room and home when ALL of the following are true:
•No fever for at least 72 hours (3 days)
•Other symptoms have improved
•It has been 7 days since you started feeling sick
#COVID19 seems to spread more easily between people in close quarters such as ships. US @StateDept recommends all travelers, especially those who are older or have underlying health issues, defer all #cruise ship travel worldwide. https://t.co/17jMJBxJxU
There are an estimated 110,000 cases of #COVID19 worldwide. As of March 8, 34 states, New York City, & DC have reported nearly 500 cases of COVID-19. Almost half of reported cases are in California & Washington State. See Cases in the US: https://t.co/KuLXWPdC15.
Older adults & people with severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung, or kidney disease seem to be at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 illness. https://t.co/SlDrVXXfCz
Travelers: CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear #facemasks to protect themselves from #COVID2019 while traveling. More #COVID19 travel FAQs: https://t.co/oWKzAemLLE.