3 chapters across the catalog
Scott Gottlieb on Hantavirus Incubation and Public Health Risk
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discussed the Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, noting a two-to-six-week incubation period. He disagreed with other experts by suggesting a longer window of observation is needed to determine if additional cases will emerge from the initial exposure.
Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the challenges of testing for the coronavirus, noting that detectable virus levels can fluctuate in hospitalized patients. He clarifies that current CDC tests are not being used as release criteria for the 195 Americans in quarantine. The hosts interpret his statements as an indication that the 14-day quarantine period may be extended.
President Xi Jinping warns of an accelerating spread of the virus as the death toll rises and 48 million people face travel bans. Technical aspects of the virus are discussed, specifically the R-naught (R0) value being over two, indicating high virality. While the incubation period is estimated at two weeks, the primary cause of death is identified as pneumonia resulting from the virus, particularly in elderly patients.
