Dr. Fuci says that if you are exposed to Covid
"The rules are that you should be tested, number one," he says.
With the diagnosis of COVID of Trump President more than a week in the rearview mirror, questions are still arising from the distribution of the virus.Dr. Anthony Fauci, the main infectious expert on infectious diseases and member of the Coronavirus working group, spoke with Judy Woodruff ofPBS News HoursAbout what if someone you know about Covid contracts - so you can be safe yourself. Read on and ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.
Fundamentals of Fauci
Woodruff asked Mr Fauci from the ceremony of the Supreme Court Ceremony nominated Amy Coney Barrett on September 26, suspected of being a superspreader event. "In retrospect, Dr. Fauci, was it wise that the White House organizes this - more than 200 people in the rose garden, but also inside, the event for Judge Barrett, with - where you had very little People wearing masks, no social distance, retrospectively? "Woodruff asked.
"I will have to answer it with a small change rather than making a judgment on a specific episode," said Fauci, wanting to avoid a spat with the president. "I would say something I said many times and I have no problem repeating it now, what you should do to avoid acquisition and transmission of infection is the universal port of the masks, avoiding To contact closely, avoiding overcrowded situations, trying to do things outside much more than from the inside and wash your hands regularly. This applies to everyone under all circumstances. So, This can answer your question. "
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What if you enter into contact with an infected person
Fauci was also asked if the White House took the precautions it should. He again refused to comment what was done but answered what should have been done. "That they made" - execute all the precautions "or not, I do not know. But, clearly,When you have a situation, when someone comes in close contact with a documented infected person - it means less than six feet of a person for 15 minutes or more who is documented to have coronavirus infection - and the rules are that You should be tested, a number one, and even if you are negative, you should be 14 days of quarantine .... "
"Or," he continued, if a person is in a situation where they are essential staff, they can enter the company. But they are obliged, one, wear a mask, b, be aware of the distances, c, wash their hands frequently and, if they get symptoms, they must get away from traffic. Thus, these guidelines are very obvious from what happens when you are in direct contact with a person who has a documented infection. "
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