The world is contending
with the Novel Coronavirus, which has spread to 79 countries as of
today. This week, our guest is Dr. Uzma Syed, a New York-based
board-certified Infectious Disease specialist with positions on the
Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee and the Infection Prevention
committee. Dr. Syed has extensive experience in pneumonia-related
research and educates high school, college, and medical school
students, along with medical residents, in her specialty.
Dr. Syed is a recognized
expert in Infectious Diseases, having appeared on various media
outlets such as BBC, CBS, Fox 5, Pix11, New 12, Fios, Newsday, and
Syosset Advance. Passionate about education, she is the founder &
CEO of Align Us, a non-profit providing mentorship & career
development for high school students. Her humanitarian efforts
range from refugee resettlement to organizing school supply and
holiday toy drives, as well as volunteering for UNICEF and the UNGA
to support children's rights and mobile health initiatives in
undeserved countries.
During our discussion,
Dr. Syed provided valuable insights on the coronavirus, including
protective measures for individuals and communities, debunking
prevalent misinformation.
Key topics addressed
included comparisons between the flu, Covid-19, SARs, and MERs,
guidelines for staying at home, preparing families for extended
stays due to illness or community safety measures, and actions to
take if feeling unwell after traveling or in a community with
positive cases.
Additionally, emphasis
was placed on the importance of common sense practices and thorough
handwashing. The episode delved into the necessity of masks,
distinguishing between their necessity for the general public
versus medical staff.
Our guest's expertise
has shed light on critical aspects of the coronavirus. We encourage
you to share this podcast with your family and friends.
Resources to
stay up to date on the latest news
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
https://www.idsociety.org/public-health/Novel-Coronavirus/
https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6
https://www.who.int/emergencies/en/
https://www.who.int/news-room
https://www.ready.gov/pandemic
https://www.who.int/westernpacific/activities/preparing-for-pandemics
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