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016 - Jennifer Nuzzo Answers Your COVID-19 Questions, Round 2
March 20, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 33.8 MBWhy is the response to COVID-19 so much more severe than the response to other outbreaks like H1N1 or SARS? Will a vaccine be more effective than the usual flu vaccine? Has the shortage of available testing been resolved? Are we seeing more cases because of increases in transmission or testing? Why does COVID-19 cause shortness of breath? Can drinking cold water increase your risk of infection? Jennifer Nuzzo of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security addresses some myths and question...
COVID-19 and the Economy: What Can We Expect?
March 19, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 34.1 MBRecent volatility in the financial markets have shaken investors and left everyone asking: Are we currently in a financial crisis? Author and expert on financial crises Kathleen Day of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School talks to Stephanie Desmon of the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs about how the novel coronavirus is affecting local and global economies, and what consumers should do right now. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
015 - COVID-19 and the Economy: What Can We Expect?
March 19, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 34.1 MBRecent volatility in the financial markets have shaken investors and left everyone asking: Are we currently in a financial crisis? Author and expert on financial crises Kathleen Day of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School talks to Stephanie Desmon of the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs about how the novel coronavirus is affecting local and global economies, and what consumers should do right now. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
Considering Human Rights in Restriction Response Strategies to COVID-19
March 18, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MBWhat are the human rights considerations in the response to COVID-19? How can societies move to control the spread of the virus in ways that do not create panic or unnecessarily restrict communities? What are critical considerations as governments try to strike the right balance between restrictions and depriving people of the ability to live their lives? Dr. Josh Sharfstein talks to Len Rubenstein, Conflict and Health program director of the Center for Public Health and Human Rights. More...
014 - Considering Human Rights in Restriction Response Strategies to COVID-19
March 18, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MBWhat are the human rights considerations in the response to COVID-19? How can societies move to control the spread of the virus in ways that do not create panic or unnecessarily restrict communities? What are critical considerations as governments try to strike the right balance between restrictions and depriving people of the ability to live their lives? Dr. Josh Sharfstein talks to Len Rubenstein, Conflict and Health program director of the Center for Public Health and Human Rights. More...
What Does #FlattenTheCurve Mean?
March 17, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 31.9 MBWhat is #FlattenTheCurve? Caitlin Rivers, senior scholar at the Center for Health Security talks to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about this response strategy, what it means for you, and how staying home can help ensure that everyone who needs healthcare in an outbreak will be able to get it. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
013 - What Does #FlattenTheCurve Mean?
March 17, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 31.9 MBWhat is #FlattenTheCurve? Caitlin Rivers, senior scholar at the Center for Health Security talks to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about this response strategy, what it means for you, and how staying home can help ensure that everyone who needs healthcare in an outbreak will be able to get it. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
Can Antibodies be Used to Treat or Prevent COVID-19?
March 17, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MBIs there potential for using antibodies generated by people who have recovered from COVID-19 to prevent infection and treat those who are sick? Dr. Josh Sharfstein talks to Arturo Casadevall, chair of Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, about a landmark 1934 case where antibodies helped stopped a measles outbreak. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
012 - Can Antibodies be Used to Treat or Prevent COVID-19?
March 17, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MBIs there potential for using antibodies generated by people who have recovered from COVID-19 to prevent infection and treat those who are sick? Dr. Josh Sharfstein talks to Arturo Casadevall, chair of Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, about a landmark 1934 case where antibodies helped stopped a measles outbreak. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
011 - Ethical Dilemmas Posed by COVID-19
March 16, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 36.8 MBIs it right to publicly disclose information about people who get sick with COVID-19? What are society’s obligations to people who are quarantined? Is it time to start thinking about how to allocate critical healthcare resources in case this epidemic stretches the healthcare system beyond its capacity to care for everyone? Dr. Josh Sharfstein speaks with renowned ethicists Jeffery Kahn and Nancy Kass, the director and deputy director of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics. More...
Ethical Dilemmas Posed by COVID-19
March 16, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 36.8 MBIs it right to publicly disclose information about people who get sick with COVID-19? What are society’s obligations to people who are quarantined? Is it time to start thinking about how to allocate critical healthcare resources in case this epidemic stretches the healthcare system beyond its capacity to care for everyone? Dr. Josh Sharfstein speaks with renowned ethicists Jeffery Kahn and Nancy Kass, the director and deputy director of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics. More...
How Nursing Homes and First Responders Can Address the Threat of COVID-19
March 13, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MBDr. Lucy Wilson, professor of Emergency Health Services at University of Maryland Baltimore County, talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about why the Seattle outbreak is an important bellwether for the rest of the country in terms of protecting vulnerable populations, and what facilities and first responders can do to control and stop outbreaks like COVID-19. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
010 - How Nursing Homes and First Responders Can Address the Threat of COVID-19
March 13, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MBDr. Lucy Wilson, professor of Emergency Health Services at University of Maryland Baltimore County, talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about why the Seattle outbreak is an important bellwether for the rest of the country in terms of protecting vulnerable populations, and what facilities and first responders can do to control and stop outbreaks like COVID-19. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
009 - Tom Inglesby Answers your COVID-19 Questions
March 13, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 45 MBCan people without symptoms spread COVID-19? Can children get COVID-19? Should you cancel an upcoming gathering? Are school closures helpful? If you’ve had COVID-19, are you immune? Are men more affected than women? Dr. Tom Inglesby from the Center for Health Security answers these and some of the most asked questions sent to [email protected]. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
Tom Inglesby Answers your COVID-19 Questions
March 13, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 45 MBCan people without symptoms spread COVID-19? Can children get COVID-19? Should you cancel an upcoming gathering? Are school closures helpful? If you’ve had COVID-19, are you immune? Are men more affected than women? Dr. Tom Inglesby from the Center for Health Security answers these and some of the most asked questions sent to [email protected]. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
How Public Health Can Serve the Communities and Populations at the Greatest Risk for Being Left Behind
March 12, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 23.3 MBWeak points in the U.S.’s health and social policies—like paid sick leave and universal health coverage—disproportionately affect underserved communities. COVID-19 may present added challenges for these populations. Dr. Josh Sharfstein talks to Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, about public health’s role in preventing communities from being left behind. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
008 - How Public Health Can Serve the Communities and Populations at the Greatest Risk for Being Left Behind
March 12, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 23.3 MBWeak points in the U.S.’s health and social policies—like paid sick leave and universal health coverage—disproportionately affect underserved communities. COVID-19 may present added challenges for these populations. Dr. Josh Sharfstein talks to Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, about public health’s role in preventing communities from being left behind. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
From Global to Local: How Local Health Departments Are Managing COVID-19
March 11, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 18.5 MBWhat role do local health departments play in outbreaks and how are they preparing for COVID-19? As Commissioner of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health in Ohio, Terry Allan is responsible for the well-being of over 850,000 people. Allan talks to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about public trust and the importance of open information sharing, and how ongoing relationship building and past experience help set the stage for protecting people in their communities. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
007 - From Global to Local: How Local Health Departments Are Managing COVID-19
March 11, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 18.5 MBWhat role do local health departments play in outbreaks and how are they preparing for COVID-19? As Commissioner of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health in Ohio, Terry Allan is responsible for the well-being of over 850,000 people. Allan talks to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about public trust and the importance of open information sharing, and how ongoing relationship building and past experience help set the stage for protecting people in their communities. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
A Systems Approach to COVID-19 Preparedness
March 10, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 32.8 MBWhy the director of Hopkins’ Office of Critical Event Preparedness is preparing but not panicking: Dr. Gabor Kelen, Director of the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) talks to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about what’s contributing to public fears about COVID-19, how the institution assesses what actions to take, and his one piece of advice for people experiencing mild symptoms. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
006 - A Systems Approach to COVID-19 Preparedness
March 10, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 32.8 MBWhy the director of Hopkins’ Office of Critical Event Preparedness is preparing but not panicking: Dr. Gabor Kelen, Director of the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) talks to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about what’s contributing to public fears about COVID-19, how the institution assesses what actions to take, and his one piece of advice for people experiencing mild symptoms. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
005 - How are Hospitals Preparing for COVID-19?
March 09, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 42.7 MBCOVID-19 presents new challenges for health care providers in the midst of respiratory virus season. Dr. Lisa Maragakis, Senior Director of Infection Prevention at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, talks to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about standard precautions, protecting hospital staff while ensuring coverage, how previous outbreaks have laid some groundwork to address this one, and what you can do to help. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
How are Hospitals Preparing for COVID-19?
March 09, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 42.7 MBCOVID-19 presents new challenges for health care providers in the midst of respiratory virus season. Dr. Lisa Maragakis, Senior Director of Infection Prevention at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, talks to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about standard precautions, protecting hospital staff while ensuring coverage, how previous outbreaks have laid some groundwork to address this one, and what you can do to help. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
Your COVID-19 Questions Answered
March 06, 2020 03:41 - 18 minutes - 43.2 MBIs hand sanitizer effective? Will this spread throughout the US? Should I cancel my upcoming travel plans? Can COVID-19 tests tell the difference between someone who has had the virus and someone who currently has it? Are face masks effective? Jennifer Nuzzo of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security answers these and some of the most asked questions submitted to [email protected] More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
004 - Your COVID-19 Questions Answered
March 06, 2020 03:41 - 18 minutes - 43.2 MBIs hand sanitizer effective? Will this spread throughout the US? Should I cancel my upcoming travel plans? Can COVID-19 tests tell the difference between someone who has had the virus and someone who currently has it? Are face masks effective? Jennifer Nuzzo of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security answers these and some of the most asked questions submitted to [email protected] More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
Unlocking the Secrets of COVID-19
March 05, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes - 30.5 MBAn interview with Professor Andrew Pekosz of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, an expert in the basic science of respiratory viruses, including influenza and SARS. Dr. Pekosz shares what’s known and what is yet to be discovered about the novel coronavirus. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
003 - Unlocking the Secrets of COVID-19
March 05, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes - 30.5 MBAn interview with Professor Andrew Pekosz of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, an expert in the basic science of respiratory viruses, including influenza and SARS. Dr. Pekosz shares what’s known and what is yet to be discovered about the novel coronavirus. More information: jhsph.edu/covid-19
002 - Understanding the Spread of COVID-19
March 04, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 32.2 MBDr. Josh Sharfstein interviews infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Justin Lessler on the features of viruses that lead to worldwide contagion, how COVID-19 compares with the flu in terms of speed, and where the evidence now points for this novel coronavirus. Dr. Justin Lessler is an Associate Professor in Epidemiology. Dr. Josh Sharfstein is the Vice Dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and former secretary of Maryland’s Department of Health. More information: jh...
Understanding the Spread of COVID-19
March 04, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 32.2 MBDr. Josh Sharfstein interviews infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Justin Lessler on the features of viruses that lead to worldwide contagion, how COVID-19 compares with the flu in terms of speed, and where the evidence now points for this novel coronavirus. Dr. Justin Lessler is an Associate Professor in Epidemiology. Dr. Josh Sharfstein is the Vice Dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and former secretary of Maryland’s Department of Health. More information: jh...
001 - Global Preparedness, Misinformation and Community Transmission
March 03, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 71.3 MBWith COVID-19 beginning to spread via community transmission in the U.S. and the WHO raising its risk assessment to “very high,” experts from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine offer insights on the growing global public health concern. Featuring Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo and Dr. Tara Kirk Sell of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and Lauren Sauer of the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response; moderated by...
Global Preparedness, Misinformation and Community Transmission
March 03, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 71.3 MBWith COVID-19 beginning to spread via community transmission in the U.S. and the WHO raising its risk assessment to “very high,” experts from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine offer insights on the growing global public health concern. Featuring Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo and Dr. Tara Kirk Sell of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and Lauren Sauer of the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response; moderated by...