Craig Spencer, the director of global health at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, described what it's like to treat coronavirus patients in New York City.
— Craig Spencer MD MPH But he had a dire warning for those not taking measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus seriously."Hospitals are nearing capacity. We are running out of ventilators. Ambulance sirens don't stop," he wrote.
"We were too late to stop this virus. Full stop. But we can slow its spread. The virus can't infect those it never meets. Stay inside. Social distancing is the only thing that will save us now. I don't care as much about the economic impact as I do about our ability to save lives." "I survived Ebola. I fear #COVIDー19. Do your part. Stay home. Stay safe. And every day I'll come to work for you." Spencer has been contacted for additional comment.
Globally, the novel coronavirus has sickened more than 392,000 people and killed more than 17,000. More than 102,000 people have recovered.This infographic shows the number of confirmed COVID-19 in the U.S. as of March 24.Hygiene adviceWash hands after coughing or sneezing; when caring for the sick; before, during and after food preparation; before eating; after using the toilet; when hands are visibly dirty; and after handling animals or waste.
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