Winter pressures, why some viruses are seasonal, initial vaccine impressions // Covid-19 Vlog #28

Had the pleasure of catching up with Dr Steve Jenkins (Respiratory Consultant) at the end of October to discuss how things are looking on the ground in the Covid-19 pandemic as we enter the winter period.

Beautifully crafted information on Covid-19 transmission:
https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-28/a-room-a-bar-and-a-class-how-the-coronavirus-is-spread-through-the-air.html

Timestamps...
00:00 Welcome!
00:21 Why do respiratory viruses like the winter?
02:11 Droplet vs aerosol transmission
04:19 Immunity fading over time
06:49 Initial impressions on Covid-19 vaccines
10:09 Winter pressures on the NHS
13:40 The UK government response
15:20 Final thoughts

Full Covid-19 vlog playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaAsA2s3QNBdtEIgL3C-7FGRExA178BnU

Any views expressed in this vlog are entirely my own and not those of my employer.

Connect with me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhopesicknotes
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drhopesicknotes

#coronavirus #covid19 #coronavirusvlog

Видео Winter pressures, why some viruses are seasonal, initial vaccine impressions // Covid-19 Vlog #28 канала Dr Hope's Sick Notes