Dr. Daniel Lewis, the chief medical officer at Greeneville Community Hospital in Tennessee, describes his long recovery from COVID-19 and urges people to avoid crowds and wear masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Aired on 07/15/2020.
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TN Doctor Describes Recovering From Coronavirus, Urges People To Wear Masks | Craig Melvin | MSNBC
We don’t know exactly where Trump’s problem lies, but we know the general vicinity. Somewhere between his left ear and his right ear.
@Kilgore Trout So we were the 1st country in the western hemisphere to ban travel and close borders when there wasn’t a single covid death in the country, which Biden and Pelosi didn’t want to do btw, and left the governors of each state responsible for how they handle each of their states. So how is this Trump’s fault?
I don’t know what countries you’re talking about but I just came back from Germany and Ireland and i had zero issues. Go ahead, I can use a laugh.
@Yolanda Denny Explain to me what bills were blocked, and remember, demorats run the House. Don’t forget to answer my questions either, for the 3rd time. Why did Pelosi and Biden not want to close the borders and ban travel? Do you think the death toll would be lower if ANY demorat was in charge? If so, please explain. Not 1 single person has been able to answer me because you all know they were wrong, and your President was right. I don’t want to hear opinions either, I gave you facts, now answer the question or admit the dems were flat out wrong.
SouthSide Chicago
discarded them in favor of visceral emotion and entrenched political beliefs.
Look at our “curve”
Compare it to the rest of the developed countries.
Harry S Truman; “the buck stops here.”
Donald J Trump; “I accept no responsibility at all.”
That’s not the definition of leadership
That’s not the definition of a man
@Kilgore Trout LMAO Just as I thought. Afraid to answer the questions because you know you cannot deny it. What a complete moron you are. It’s clear as day that you are uneducated and nothing more than a media sheep. You can go ahead and keep believing all the BS you hear about “the curve” and whatever else, everyone knows that the infection and death numbers are nowhere close to being accurate. Just remember, your President saved millions of lives while the democrats fought against him, and you are much safer in the USA than you are in the majority of countries in the world. Try living in the UK, Mexico, or Egypt to name a few. Mortality rates is the single most important stat.
Listen and learn kid. https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/mortality
…and that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you shut down the entire liberal party. Facts are their kryptonite.
Take Care, y´all
this guy gives more info than the government did in 3 months time.
Don Williams Which is just THEIR opinion. I would bet that for every one doctor who thinks this is not a big deal you’ll find 100 who think it is. Fact is that this seems to be a very stealthy virus, and one that we at this point don’t know much about. So I would err on the side of caution.
The nature of a novel (NEW) virus is new information surfaces all the time. Remember it was only Trump who had enough precognition to know that the virus would magically disappear in April.
He has no reason to suppress the truth. His wasn’t publicly elected.
Hey y’all. There are paid trolls amongst us, some Russian, some on the payroll in the US. Do not engage these lowlifes. When you do you put money in their pockets and enable them to continue spreading lies, dissent, misinformation and division. At least one has chimed in on this thread.
Don’t play into it. Ignore and report.
@Don Williams except he has had it and has a unique perspective
This disease is insidious!!! No one knows what the long term effects are either!!
Donthurt Precious it kills people with TDS and turns them into brainless zombies
@GreenIdLady 1 yes
I still have complications since April.
@je eleftheria Then my next question is why? It is a bot that never responds in any way to any reply to it. I’m pretty such it has notifications turned off. I don’t understand what’s to be gained by feeding the Trump troll.
Corona is Bologna (Bolognavirus) want proof??? I offer videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There will still be people who believe this doctor is 1) lying, 2) paid by Soros to lie, 3) not a doctor, 4) a crisis actor, and/or all of the above.
Trump fans, however, are vanishing day by day.
Check out the opinions of these Doctors regarding the safety of our children returning to school this fall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJNWdLRGuwE
The doctor is a liar!!!! The problem is … people like you never read the bible!!!! Corona = Bologna…. Bolognavirus!!!!!!!!!! Want proof…. I offer videos !!!!!!!!!
Republicans are doing a PURGE via Covid-19
@Peter Bills
*How Do Mask Wearers Feel After Hearing From Dr Fauci.*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRhm-xc7oBE
@Peter Bills I wear my mask even when I make love. Even in the shower and when I go to sleep.
@foreigner fan you’s a GD lie. Y0 @$$ ain’t ftom Canada.
@Crystal Giddens Good link. I’ll be saving and sharing! 🙂
@The Tweatles The only good Rethuglican bigots are dead Rethuglican bigots!
Sounds like he’s reading a script
@Justin Polk “defund the media” Roger that
Spoken like someone that has never had to do several interviews in a row where having some notes handy would help ensure you hit all the important parts during the limited time they have you.
BigfootTornado after a few interviews in a row I wouldn’t need notes.
Justin Polk he’s real and he’s not reading a script. You can search him on Facebook where he shares a 20 minute video of his recounting his experience.
Stephanie Rhea sounded like he was reading to me. But whatever maybe he wasn’t. At the end of the day it doesn’t matter either way
MASK-UP!! ITS WHAT JESUS WOULD DO!!!
@The Tweatles Professional Trump Farm Troll
Science vs fiction // China accidentally created ( coronavirus ) the 🦠is real, U.S. death total is about 135.000 people , what will Jesus do 🤔 nothing is just a myth created by evil people who wanted to control you
Jesus is a fictional character
@Blunted206 TRUMP IS A FAUXTIONAL PRESIDENT!!
@Blunted206 so is john miller, john barron, david dennison, a guy named ‘jim’ who hates france, and 2 detectives sent to Hawaii (psst, they’re all traitor trump)
It’s peculiar how the ” Pro-Life ” party doesn’t care if you live or die. 🙂
They are just pro-birth, they stop caring after that. Don’t care if the family is in poverty, doesn’t have access to healthcare or a safe neighborhood. They’ll tell you that you should’ve thought about all that before having the child.
@ruth depew born alive Bill Democrats defeated because if the abortion failed & baby is born they must finish the job! It’s very easy ” The Born Alive Bill”
Rix Amoris I do wear a mask but you are correct that I don’t like it however I wouldn’t wear one around my grand daughter because it’s not the norm and I won’t let it become normative for her.
@globalswitch17
LMFAO…actually the Dems believe the scientists and doctors and take their advice versus making something up like injecting your body with disinfectant….
Between that and that UV light myth..its just a weird place is some people’s minds
@YouRuse is A leftist org
I have known two old family friends that died
Best of luck to you and your granddaughter
I wish you a great recovery, Dr. Lewis.
We still have people in the comments who think it’s pathetic that the good doctor is wearing a mask. These people are the problem! These people don’t know how to use their heads!
Richard was one of them https://thecourierdaily.com/richard-rose-covid-19-port-clinton-ohio-donald/22423/
America is on their own. No proper advice, no proper instruction. You need to get your own doctors advice, wear masks, wash hands frequently
Clean household objects ie surfaces and door knobs. Personal distancing.
Isolation where possible. Take vitamins
especially zinc. Ask your Dr for advice on which other ones are needed. Read up on the subject. It’s OK if you use common sense.
Taralya Mcdonough wearing a mask in your office alone is beyond stupid. So do you wear a mask around your house too ?
Those are the airhead MAGA cult followers!
David Hale sorry your wrong and ignorant. Masks stop your saliva which carries the virus from landing on surfaces where it can be picked up and infect others.
It’s a shame that this doctor’s health care system is a legal medical monopoly operating under a Certificate of Public Advantage that knows how horrible this virus is and yet, they are working with Bristol Motor Speedway to bring 30,000 fans here for a NASCAR Race – TODAY! Meanwhile they are closing two rural hospitals for admissions in outlying communities and creating additional transport costs for an impoverished region because they didn’t use the last 4 months to properly prepare for the spike we are currently seeing in cases – which has TRIPLED in the last 7 days!
Ask the doctor about pleurisy.
He got a lot of side notes, how about talking more about the symptoms. Because that ride on the hospital bed looked ridiculous, like no need.
I’ve had several cases of pneumonia and a lung abscess. I’d prefer them to Covid. They can be cured with antibiotics and leave no permanent damage.
Karen Whitsett
@Jay Gibson HCQ
Peter Bills
He knows
I have had pneumonia twice and had Covid in April. April was the worse I have ever felt so I agree. Antibiotics and i was better in a few days with pneumonia no lasting effects. I still have issues from Covid.
Bless you Mr Dr, you are a hero 💚
This corona virus differs from seasonal flu that it enters the bloodstream and attacks vital organs including the central nervous system. That’s why there’s a whole spectrum of lasting effects found in those who survive. The sad thing is that the tissue damage can be permanent and cause a dramatic reduction in life expectancy that robs decades in life span. Also, brain and nerve damage can cause you to no longer maintain a normal job, making you destitute. Yes, in the old and vulnerable the damage is often lethal. For the young who recover, it can ruin their lives and cause them to die at 40 instead of 80. I guess they think it’s worth it for not wearing a face mask while going out to party.
@Tony Smith That’s not true. Cloth and surgical masks prevent expelling airborne virus droplets, the most common mode of transmission. The protection is mostly to protect others so everyone must wear them. The people who refuse are the ones spreading the virus and destroying the economy. Ironically, it’s the people who refuse to wear masks who are dooming Trump’s reelection. His best chance is if 100% of people wearing masks.
@Sarabeth go see Dr Tony Fauci at my non monetized channel he said masks only make YOU FEEL BETTER!!!!!
@Tony Smith Dr. Fauci strongly recommends that everyone wear cloth masks for the reasons I explained. N95 masks are definitely better but he worries that if everyone tries to get those, there won’t be any left for hospital workers. I agree with you that everyone should wear N95 or better masks, if supply was not a problem.
@Sarabeth you did not watch his comment at my channel Oh bother he said Quote MASKS ONLY MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER. In the middle of a pandemic it’s useless regardless of type…cloth,n-95 whatever it’s TO LATE we must live it
@Sarabeth now he says that but not a month ago Fauci said the Opposite
AGAIN, ITS BEEN FREAKING 7 MONTHS !!!! IF PEOPLE STILL HAVE A HARD TIME TO WEAR MASK THEN SOMETHING WRONG W THEM …LOOK AT ASIA , WHEREEVER THEY GO , MASK ON THAT S HOW WE PREVENT THE SPREAD ! CAN WE ALL UNDERSTAND THAT OR ARE WE TOO STUPID ????
I have a desire to just catch it & get it over with it seems we all will
bless all our first responders — they put themselves at risk everyday with this virus. So, why can we not support them and just wear a mask?
It’s a dopey audience that has to be told that viruses have no political bias…
…but that does not preclude a political origin to the coronavirus pandemic.