Fmr. Surgeon General: Focus On ‘Preparation, Not On Panic’ | MTP Daily | MSNBC

Former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy advises "basic techniques" to prevent disease transmission, like washing one's hands. Aired on 02/27/20.
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Fmr. Surgeon General: Focus On 'Preparation, Not On Panic' | MTP Daily | MSNBC

31 comments

    1. All information on the virus has to go through Pence before it goes out,so don’t look for the truth anytime soon.
      Welcome to China

  1. I’m glad Dump put science denier mike pence in charge of the coronavirus. Now all we have to do is pray to Jesus and everything will be ok

    1. Pence is put in charge of what information gets out.When people start dropping like flies, he’ll say it’s a big nothing burger while speaking to the press wearing a hazmat suit

  2. Trump has lost all credibility with the American people the same way he lost credibility with American banks a long time ago. Trump’s words have been weighed and measured, and have been found wanting……consistently.

  3. There’s a number of ways everbody can protect themselves, for example, wipe down with disinfectant wipes the store provides for groceries carts once or before you enter the store manager if not bring your own. Use paper towel to open bathroom door, trun on and shut off water faucet after washing hands, singing to your self happy birthday, hands pointing down letting the water rise from wrist down to finger tips. Use toilet seat paper covers. You can even keep a small package of facial tissue, using one to cover door handles, or handling items.

    1. Bring soap and water and use them before and after touching shared public materials, furniture, door knobs, etc… If masks are necessary, then wear one. We do what is necessary. It’s not like we have to pick up muskets and leave home and die. Just vote and try to make it pleasant for everyone there. Warren/Abrams 2020

      IDK if mail-in ballots are a means of transmission but that would be a question of ALL snail mail. Hmm.

      Well, good question @Mary Bender Maybe we should each check with our local Supervisor of Elections to see if planning or preparation are being responsibly addressed. Democracy means citizens ARE THE Government. I guess the most obvious answer is, “Show up and make it happen.”

  4. How about the ensuing superbugs outbreak? Coronavirus is peanuts compared to the exponential rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria

  5. Well drumpf’s planned cuts to the CDC should help with the deaths on countless Americans.
    At least the anti-vaccination movement and flat earthers are ok with it all!

    1. Really? You should read the comments under prepper videos. You bet those guys aren’t leftists.
      When the virus arrives in full force, you would be safer in a “leftist” state. They are the only ones taking measures in advance.
      And not, it’s not the flu, and it won’t be away in April.

  6. “If we are sick go see a doctor and get it taken care of…” Hello? Not currently an option for many Americans. Bernie 2020!!!

  7. This coronavirus is going to happen. The length of time the virus survives outside of a host and the sheer number of carriers without symptoms make this like a guaranteed pandemic. There used to be a video game where players designed pathogens based on many variables. The Coronavirus would be right up there with the best pathogens. We just have to be prepared and we need the CDC to develop vaccines and the FDA to fast track new antivirals.

  8. ‘outrage’ 8,400 Need 2 be tested in CA. They only have 200 kits in the whole F. state! Pay Korea & Get the kits.

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