Coronavirus–Special Update Edition 1 April 2020

In this special episode, Dr. Lena and Dr. Dean talk about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. We discuss continuing recommendations for social distancing, expected severity of disease in children, homeopathic remedies for prevention or treatment, possible co-infections with COVID-19, possible transmission by groceries or mail or contaminated clothing, the shift from in-person healthcare visits to telemedicine, and more. Note that the information provided was accurate at the time this episode was recorded, but that this is a rapidly changing situation. This episode written by Dr. Dean Blumberg and Dr. Lena van der List. Supplemental information: * Joseph G. Allen Washington Post article Don’t panic about shopping, getting delivery or accepting packages * UC Davis Children’s Hospital Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for parents Photo from The Harvard Gazette