Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Partha Nandi MD, FACP
The Coronavirus is a group of viruses that cause respiratory illnesses in humans and animals. Most people are exposed to coronaviruses when they are young, and our immune systems fight the infection. In some individuals, however, coronaviruses can cause severe and sometimes fatal infections. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronaviruses are the most common cause of respiratory illness in humans around the globe. The WHO estimates that there are about 221 million cases of human coronavirus infection each year. Most people have no symptoms or only mild symptoms, such as a runny nose, cough, or fever, but some people may develop a more serious condition, such as bronchitis or pneumonia. People with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, are at a higher risk of more serious symptoms.
The CDC maintains the current risk to the general public for contracting COVID-19 remains low. However, they are also warning Americans to prepare for the worst. They say it’s no longer a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’ the coronavirus will become a serious matter in the United States. It comes out of growing concern over the respiratory…
The CDC has revised its criteria for testing for the novel coronavirus after a woman tested positive for the virus in California. Initially, the CDC was reluctant to test her for COVID-19 because she didn’t meet their original criteria, mainly because she was exposed to someone else who had the virus. Luckily, her doctors persisted…
The novel coronavirus has dominated new outlets throughout late 2019 and early 2020, but what do we know about this deadly virus? And what information is essential? The New York Times called it an “infodemic” because so many stories have been written about Coronavirus. Many dangerous and false information about the new illness on the…
Before officials got wind of it, the coronavirus may have spread in King County, Washington. Several residents at the Life Care Center nursing home have fallen ill due to the virus. Many of the deaths are linked to the facility. Thirteen people have now died in Washington state, and California also saw its first death…
Two Michigan residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 at the state laboratories in Lansing. They are considered presumptive because the cases still need to be confirmed by the CDC. In the meantime, however, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is treating the patients as though they are 100% positive, which is what…
Italy, Iran, and South Korea now also have confirmed cases of the virus. It brings the total number of cases outside China to 2074, 23 of which were fatal. With the number of cases and countries affected by the novel coronavirus, people wonder if we’re on the verge of a worldwide pandemic. Is a pandemic possible?…
Before anyone starts to panic, it’s important to note the fatality rates for COVID-19 will continue to fluctuate and change over time. So, the fact that the World Health Organization now says the global death rate is higher than the previous estimates is not unexpected. With a death rate currently estimated at 3.4% worldwide, the…
Michigan now has 12 coronavirus cases, three of them in Oakland County. Health officials released the places, dates, and times when folks were thought to contract the virus “out of an abundance of caution.” They’re also telling people to look for signs if they’ve been to these places during the timeframes. Oakland County COVID-19 Cases There are…
To be tested for the deadly Coronavirus, you must meet specific criteria set out by the CDC. One Detroit Metro Airport passenger will not be tested for the illness after being taken to the hospital for Coronavirus-like symptoms because he did not meet these criteria. In addition to showing signs of a fever or lower respiratory…
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