Why is the U.S. Healthcare System Still Struggling with COVID-19?

Allow me to be straightforward and begin with some important reminders. Our initial conservative estimates were that without any restrictions or social distancing, 50% of the American population will be infected with the novel SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus, in the absence of strict nationwide exposure-reducing measures. This was based on consistent numbers …

What is Considered to be Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Healthcare Workers, in the Age of COVID-19?

In their pristine white coats and protective gear, they’re fighting on the front lines of a war, against an invisible enemy. Every day, they risk their lives to tirelessly perform their duties, in the service of the community. They are our modern-day heroes — our fearless front-liners — who wear …

Stop Comparing the Novel Coronavirus to the Flu!

In early March, United States of America President Donald Trump tweeted a statistic that stirred confusion amongst the public and it has caused lasting uproar amongst many media personnel, everyday people and within various health sectors. The tweet that generated almost 300,000 retweets was a comparison of the flu (influenza) …

Debunking Myths About COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has swept across the world at wildfire speed and has effectively crippled economies and changed daily life, as we know it. In conjunction with this rapidly spreading pandemic, we have been overwhelmed with the sudden flood of around the clock news updates, scientific studies, graphs and figures, …

Coronavirus: The Uproar, the Uncertainties, the Anxiety

As of April 6, 2020, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed cases officially reached a staggering total of 1,289,010 with a global death toll of 70,599. Reportedly, it has widely affected over a hundred countries and territories.  The United States, which was only second to Italy with the most number of cases, …

COVID-19 vs. CORONAVIRUS: Why there will not be a Coronavirus Peak on April 3rd?

As of this writing, there are 268,724, confirmed Coronavirus cases in the United States with 6,870 deaths and 11,993 people who have recovered.  With all these numbers, some people are thinking that we are going to reach our peak within a couple of weeks. In the Facebook Live video of …

COVID-19 vs. CORONAVIRUS: How likely am I to get infected with COVID-19?

During this pandemic, staying informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 is essential. This would help us protect and prepare ourselves at all times. Today, March 27, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 509,164 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in over 2020 countries, areas or territories, and 23,335 confirmed deaths. From …

COVID-19 vs. CORONAVIRUS: Does everyone display symptoms when they get infected with Coronavirus?

As of March 26, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 416,686 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 18,589 confirmed deaths and 197 countries, areas and territories with cases. Does everyone display symptoms when they get infected with Coronavirus? Not everyone with the infection will display symptoms immediately or ever. COVID-19 takes about three …

COVID-19 vs. CORONAVIRUS: Are the people recovering from the disease actually building antibodies?

Coronavirus vs. COVID 19? Why are some people saying coronavirus and why are some using COVID-19? When does each term apply? Business-Standard recently reported that the novel coronavirus in the United States had already grown to over 13,000 cases. On one hand, the number of cases worldwide has caused an alarm …