Mar 13, 2020
What you’ll learn:
Is the coronavirus outbreak over hyped or is the recent cancellation of the Inspired Home Show Chicago 2020 (IHS) and other trade shows warranted? On today’s episode, we bring on infectious disease specialist Vishal Khairnar to talk us through the ins-and-outs of the global coronavirus outbreak. Khairnar explains the R naught of the virus and gives us more precautionary measures to implement as businessowners, besides basic hand washing. Plus, our guest answer uncommon, but important questions we all want to know, like can our dog or cat get infected with coronavirus? Will there be a second outbreak of COVID-19?
About our guest:
Vishal Khairnar is a Research Scientist with an expertise in Immunology and Cancer biology with respect to infectious diseases, viruses (LCMV, VSV, Influenza), bacteria (Listeria, Pseudomonas), immunotherapy, leukemia and lymphoma. Khairnar is the fellow of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Young Investigator Awardee. He is a highly skilled researcher with 9+ years of experience in immunology research with 15 high impact papers and 5 conference abstracts.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- History of the coronaviruses: what is unique about it and what is known—3:08
- How did coronavirus start? Its transfer from an animal in Wuhan, China to humans in the US—6:00
- What does R naught mean? Is the coronavirus more contagious than Ebola?—7:30
- Coronavirus cure: vaccine timeline & updates on FDA approved clinical trials by Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, Gilead and other pharmaceutical companies—11:23
- How coronavirus spreads in the body & is similar in transmission to the influenza virus—15:00
- Can your dog or home pet catch coronavirus?—19:35
- The cause of death: is the virus the direct cause or is it a secondary bacterial infection in the lungs?—21:03
- Influenza virus versus the coronavirus (COVID-19)—26:48
- How likely will COVID-19 mutate and come back for a second outbreak?—33:19
- Why decontamination of surfaces is important, especially during winter season—33:56
- Public hysteria or serious health concern? Khairnar tells us if the trade show and travel cancellations are justified—38:37
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Episode References: Global Coronavirus COVID-19 Cases + WHO advice for the public + WHO FAQ on Coronavirus
Contact Vishal Khairnar: LinkedIn
Contact Luke: luke@retailband.com + LinkedIn
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