Name: Epidemiologists Debunk 14 New Myths About COVID-19
Uploaded: 2020-10-23T23:30:42.000Z
Duration: 9 min 34 s
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and I'm an infectious disease epidemiologist

Morse: In the past, we have debunked a number of myths.

So let's get to work debunking more myths today.

Madad: "Wearing a mask doesn't do anything."

Morse: And there are people who believe that.

because we didn't know that they actually do a lot of good.

So it's important to continue to wash your hands

and keep your distance while also wearing a mask.

because you'll get carbon dioxide poisoning."

But it takes a lot of carbon dioxide to do it,

And we know that even when people are wearing masks,

are perfectly normal if they're not sick.

So part of it is really getting used to it,

the way we get used to wearing a necktie, for example.

Madad: Looking at those healthcare workers

that do wear it for an extended period of time,

that it does not cause carbon dioxide poisoning or toxicity.

and the possibility of transmission becomes much greater.

Madad: And on top of that, it's not also just the kids,

They started off with having low number of cases,

and they also had contingency plans in place

children sitting further apart, wearing masks.

and then they had to close down multiple times.

And so we wanna make sure we're in a position

Morse: Asymptomatic people, people who feel

because they may not know what they're spreading.

because we don't know and they themselves may not know

Madad: "Young, healthy people won't die from COVID-19."

We have seen cases where you have individuals

Morse: It may be a very small proportion,

but when you have a very large number of infected people,

Madad: We are seeing, based on certain data

that is coming out, is that even with young people,

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