Epidemiologist: We Can Control Ebola and MERS but COVID-19 Is Different

The spread of that community is a big problem in the case of COVID-19, continued Passaretti. “COVID-19 can spread very easily in society, even from people who before they knew they had symptoms or no symptoms at all.”

“So that (control) really requires a public response to suppress its spread, it cannot be just hospitals that focus on sick people,” he added.

In this case, Dr. Passaretti said it was important to wear a mask and stay in the hospital when sick with mild symptoms to keep the virus under control.

However, the practices used to control the COVID-19 outbreak are also difficult to deal with. “Over time, when people realized the spread of this virus was like a marathon, not a sprint, it would be tiring. Chasing while controlling the spread was difficult for a very long period of time, “said Dr. Passaretti.

Even Dr. Passaretti has underestimated the emotional impact of the virus. “Actually, it is emotionally draining to see how health care providers are afraid to go home and take off their dirty clothes because they are worried that children or their families at the hospital will become sick, while constantly caring for patients and sometimes getting sick themselves. But seeing their enthusiasm and the willingness to put themselves at risk to do what’s best for the patient, that gives me hope. “

Another thing that gives hope to Dr. Passaretti is that with a little change in behavior, we can start changing the COVID-19 curve.

“There is a lot of hope to be found in the response of people, and of people working in hospitals and communities to try to prevent the spread,” he said. So it’s important to be aware of the existence of people trying to do good by wearing masks). “

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