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For most tests we do have false negatives, and the same applies to the covid swab as well. I believe that people who are positive do get…

Remember that there is a lag in the statistics due to the incubation period. In terms of numbers affected right now, it is more in the…

They have been strict in enforcing that people are compliant with self-isolation Everyone who has been instructed to self-isolate is sent…

While it may seem unlikely that your colleague has caught COVID-19, there is no guarantee that it isn't possible. There are so many factors…

Italy definitely has one of the highest mortality rates, however look at countries like Spain and the UK They are definitely not developing…

All great points, but also remember that the most important thing is to stay at home, even if you are well. #stayhome

Normally there is one ventilator for every ICU bed. All ventilated patients are kept in ICU usually There are also some ventilators in…

I’m surprised that a government organisation is not already making its workers work from home especially if they are able to. I’m sure…

In addition, by coughing/sneezing into your elbow, you are minimising the amount of droplets you are releasing into the air which can…

We haven’t considered that yet. Instead we are trying to increase staffing from the pool that we already have. Many have given up their…

It is definitely scary. I’m not going to lie Right now I am just so focused on getting the word out there that I really haven’t had…

Hi DarthAntz. This is what I wrote in reply to another comment Coughing and sneezing into your elbow helps prevent any viral particles you…

I’m sorry Bamboozle I don’t mean to be blunt but your stats are simply wrong The mortality rate in Italy is at least 10% (Source:…

Thank you for doing the right thing and self-isolating. I agree. The problem is that people are not taking this seriously enough. That is…

Herd immunity is essentially letting a large portion of people get infected so that people will become immune and then the spread will…

We have been wearing face masks to see our respiratory patients, and washing our hands diligently. It is definitely a risk not to use any…

Definitely. Taiwan has also been great. The key is the act now. No matter what stage you are at.

Everything we do will make a difference. Even if the numbers continue to climb. We could limit the numbers to 80,000 instead of 500,000.…

Italy certainly isn’t a developing country, and they have one of the best healthcare systems in the world. They have just been…

South Korea has definitely done better than other countries. This is probably because of widespread testing, early detection and early…

Hi Warier, I hope I can persuade you to change your view on a few points. 1. Being in the open air does not help if you have other people…

The testing kits we get are mostly from overseas at the moment, and given there is a global shortage of these testing kits, there has been…

Children can be carriers just like anyone else They have already banned children from visiting nursing homes as they could potentially pass…

By doing a swab

This is a tricky one, especially as community transmission ramps up It will be difficult to not be suspicious of COVID when someone…

There have been reports of presumed asymptomatic transmission, so there is a possibility that one could become contagious soon after…

It is arguable whether face masks help. Most face masks won't fully prevent you from inhaling respiratory droplets They may help in the…

There is a possibility they could be fudging it, although I guess we will never know. It is possible to reduce the number affected through…

I think it is the best we can do at the moment given there is a shortage of tests. We are trying to get the highest yield from our tests.