Practice Alert Podcast

Coronavirus outbreak: Putting it into perspective

J Fam Pract. 2020 January;69(1):audio
By
Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA
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Despite what recent headlines might suggest, you are much more likely to treat patients with the flu than the novel coronavirus. In this audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt describes:

  • the number of cases to date,
  • public health actions being taken,
  • steps to take if you have a suspected case, and
  • infection control procedures every practice should have in place—especially during flu season.

 

References

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2019 novel coronavirus. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/index.html. Last reviewed February 8, 2020. Accessed February 9, 2020.
  2. World Health Organization. Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) situation as of 10 February 2020. http://who.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/c88e37cfc43b4ed3baf977d77e4a0667. Accessed February 9, 2020.
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2019 novel coronavirus: Evaluating and reporting persons under investigation (PUI). https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/clinical-criteria.html Last reviewed February 3, 2020. Accessed February 9, 2020.
  4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Weekly US influenza surveillance report. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm. Last reviewed February 7, 2020. Accessed February 12, 2020.

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