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Q: How is Rt reflective of the outbreak?
A: Rt will vary depending on the effectiveness of control measures and behavioral changes, such as quarantine enforcement, usage of face masks, travel restrictions, class suspensions, and physical distancing. #KnowtheFacts #COVID19
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Q: How can we effectively clean our phones and accessories?
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> Clean your handbag with a piece of wet cloth
> Wash your glasses with soap and water
> Clean your phone with hand sanitiser
#knowthefacts #COVID19 #coronavirus
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Q: What is R0 and what is Rt?
A: R0 represents the number of people that one infected person can potentially go on to infect if there are no intervention measures in place. Rt is the average number of secondary cases per one case at any given time. #KnowtheFacts #COVID19
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Question: How can we sanitise our clothing to maintain good hygiene?
Answer:
➩ Doing your laundry daily is recommended
➩ Step on a towel soaked with 1:99 diluted bleach to sanitise your shoes
➩ Put a piece of wet cloth on the jacket and iron it
#knowthefacts #COVID19
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Working with HKU School of Modern Languages and Cultures, @HKUMed has translated #COVID19 infographics on #socialdistancing, #working, #disinfection, etc. into:
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Q: If Rt is below 1, is the outbreak over?
A: While it may be encouraging to see Rt below 1, this does not necessarily mean we can immediately relax current health protocols and precautions. #COVID19 #KnowtheFacts
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Q: What precautions can we take while at lunch during the #coronavirus outbreak?
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⇨ Wash hands before taking off your mask
⇨ Stagger lunch breaks & avoid going out
⇨ Avoid talking while eating
⇨ Minimise face-to-face meals
⇨ Order individual meals
#knowthefacts #COVID19
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Not all disinfectants are suitable for the skin, as some may cause irritation or pain. The following are disinfectants, concentration, and exposure time that are suitable to use on skin and have been shown to inactivate other coronaviruses by 99.99%. #KnowtheFacts #COVID19
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Q: Can we sanitise and reuse masks to expand its lifespan?
A: We cannot sanitise and reuse masks. If you want to extend its lifespan, cut a piece of gauze and line the inner part to prevent direct contact of the mask to your mouth and nose.
#knowthefacts #COVID19
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Q: Are DIY masks better than nothing?
A: DIY masks can help reduce the amount of microbes expelled from a cough or a sneeze, but its effectiveness is only 1/3 of a surgical mask.
#knowthefacts #COVID19
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Q: What precautions can we take once we return home after work?
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⇨ Wash your hands and clothes after work
⇨ Avoiding touching your nose & mouth after touching the door knob
⇨ Disinfect door knobs, remote controls, water tap handles etc.
#knowthefacts #COVID19 #coronavirus
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Have a question about the side effects & effectiveness of #COVID19 vaccines? 💉
Send them to clinical virologist Dr @sid8998 before 11 July by replying with #askHKUMed!
#HKTwitterGetsVaxxed #vaccinated #vaccine
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Do you have questions about the different policies taken in Asia for #COVID19 ?
Prof. Keiji Fukuda of @hkumed will be joining @sree to discuss policy lessons from Asia for the #coronavirus.
Time: 21:00HKT/09:00NYC - Wed, April15th.
Submit your questions through #askHKUMed.
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Q: Are higher temperatures more likely to cause loss of infectivity in #SARS_COV_2?
A: The team at @hkumed incubated the virus and observed how long it would take for it to lose infectivity at different temperatures. #COVID19 #KnowTheFacts
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While bats were thought to be the likely carriers of the novel 2019 #coronavirus, a team at @hkumed found that pangolins, scaly-skinned animals native to Asia, also called ‘scaly anteaters’, may be one of the missing links for the virus to jump from animals to humans. #COVID19 1/
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Q: How can we sanitise our clothing to maintain good hygiene?
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> Doing your laundry daily is recommended.
> Step on a towel soaked with 1:99 diluted bleach to sanitise your shoes
> Put a piece of wet cloth on the jacket and iron it
#knowthefacts #COVID19 #coronavirus
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Have questions about the #SARSCoV2 virus and the #COVID19 disease?
Submit your questions to Prof John Nicholls of @hkumed by tweeting #askHKUMed before April 7th.
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Q: How does the rapid test work?
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1. Obtain DNA sample from a patient
2. Introduce primer to synthesise DNA; this will amplify DNA material in sample to detectable quantities
3. Detect the presence of coronavirus DNA using the virus-specific probe
#KnowTheFacts #COVID19
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Q: What workplace precautions can we take during the #coronavirus outbreak?
A: While at work:
⇨ Maintain good indoor airflow
⇨ Place work spaces further apart to keep a distance
⇨ Disinfect your daily items such as the mouse, keyboard, & mobile phone
#knowthefacts #COVID19
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It is important to disinfect your personal belongings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The following disinfectants with the following compositions can be used to clean surfaces and have been shown to inactivate coronaviruses by 99.99%. #KnowtheFacts #COVID19
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Q: Would wearing multiple masks improve the effectiveness of the filtration?
A: The key to effective filtration is the fit of the mask. Wearing multiple masks will affect its fit and obstruct your breathing.
#knowthefacts #COVID19
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Q: What workplace precautions can we put in place during the #coronavirus outbreak?
A: For going to work:
⇨ Work from home if conditions permit
⇨ Arrange staggered work schedules
⇨ Wear a mask on public transportation
⇨ Minimise face-to-face meetings
#KnowtheFacts #COVID19
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Q: Why does the rapid test take so long?
A: DNA sequence of coronavirus wasn't known initially, hence requiring multiple tests, and increasing wait time. Now with its sequencing known, @HKUMed was able to develop a test that led to speedier results.
#KnowTheFacts #COVID19
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Have a question about #COVID19 vaccine hesitancy and herd immunity?
Submit them to Prof @bencowling88, head of epidemiology & biostatistics @HKU_SPH, before 19 July by replying with #askHKUMed!
Eg: What’s the threshold for herd immunity in 🇭🇰?
#HKTwitterGetsVaxxed #vaccinated
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Wondering how #COVID19 will impact different genders?
Have questions on the social protection schemes being introduced?
What strategies are governments taking to protect the financial well-being of households?
Tweet your questions with #askHKUMed by April 22 to @KarenGrepin.
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Wondering about antivirals and vaccines for #SARSCoV2 and #COVID19?
Dr @sid8998, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at @hkumed is here to answer your questions.
Submit your questions to Dr Sridhar by tweeting with the hashtag #askHKUMed by April 28.
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Q: What is a “false negative”?
A: The incubation period of #SARS-CoV-2 can be long, and viral shedding may only occur after 3 to 4 days of infection. Rapid tests carried out during a time when viral concentrations are low may not detect the virus. #KnowTheFacts #COVID19
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Q: Are disinfectants effective in causing #SARS_COV_2 to lose infectivity?
A: The @hkumed team tested a wide variety of different disinfectants and found that all the following were effective in causing viruses to lose infectivity after 5 minutes of use. #COVID19 #KnowTheFacts
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Any questions you have about individual prevention or community measures against #COVID19?
Send your questions to Professor @bencowling88 by tweeting #askHKUMed before March 31st.
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Q: Is it possible to protect yourself with towels?
A: Towels and scarves can prevent direct contact of droplets onto your nose and mouth to a limited extent, but are not effective in protecting yourself against the new #coronavirus.
#knowthefacts #COVID19
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Thank you for your #askHKUMed questions on COVID-19 #vaccine side effects and effectiveness.
Take a look at Dr @sid8998’s answers 👇🏻
#COVID19 #HKTwitterGetsVaxxed #vaccinated
ALT Answers from Dr Sridhar
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Q: Can we use store-bought mask filters or materials for protection?
A: In short, no - the three layers each have specialised uses and cannot be purchased in stores, while filters derived from other household items would obstruct breathing.
#knowthefacts #COVID19
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Q: Is age a factor that affects the likelihood of infection?
A: Research suggest that those above the age of 70 are on average 3 times more likely to be infected, as well as 3 times more likely to suffer fatal complications compared to those below 70.
#COVID19 #KnowtheFacts
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Do you have a question about #COVID19 vaccines and children?
Send us your questions for Dr Gilbert T Chua, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, using #askHKUMed.
#HKTwitterGetsVaxxed #vaccinated
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Do you have a question about #COVID19 vaccines?💉
Pick which topic you’d like clinical virologist Dr @sid8998 to focus on for the upcoming #askHKUMed👇🏻
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Thank you for your #askHKUMed questions on COVID-19 vaccines for children.
Take a look at Dr Gilbert Chua’s answers 👇🏻
#COVID19 #HKTwitterGetsVaxxed #vaccinated #vaccine
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Submit your questions to Prof Keiji Fukuda, a member of the #HongKong Government's expert advisory group for #COVID19, by tweeting with #askHKUMed.
He will be joining @sree to discuss policy lessons from Asia on the #coronavirus.
Live Q&A: 21:00HKT/09:00NYC - Wed, April15th.
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Having questions about masks and other lessons from Asia on the fight against #COVID19 ?
Prof. Yuen Kwok-yung of @hkumed will be joining @sree to discuss the latest on the novel #coronavirus.
Time: 21:00HKT/09:00NYC - Thur, April 2nd.
Submit your question through #askHKUMed.
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Q: A fatality rate of 1.4% seems very low. Does that mean we may resume our daily routines?
A: Current sCFR estimates from @hkumed & @HarvardChanSPH of 1.4% may seem low, however with near 100,000 confirmed cases globally, many lives will be affected.
#COVID19 #KnowtheFacts
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Worried about #COVID19? How should you protect yourself during this pandemic? What do doctors need to know?
Ask Prof @gmleunghku by tweeting #askHKUMed.
Live Q&A with Prof @sree, Mar17 08:30HKG | Mar 16 20:30NYC
Watch it live at: fightcovid19.hku.hk or here @hkumed.
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Q: Are CT scans a possible alternative?
A: Yes, but with limitations. Many factors are considered during diagnosis including medical history, testing results, and clinical observations. CT scans alone may not be accurate.
#KnowTheFacts #COVID19
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A study from @hkumed in @AGA_Gastro found traces of #SARSCoV2 in stool samples from 9 of the 59 studied #COVID19 patients in #HongKong, suggesting that the virus may be able to spread via the ‘fecal-oral route’. (1/5)
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Have a question about #COVID19 vaccine travel passports or global vaccine equity?
Submit them to Dr @KarenGrepin of the Division of Health Economics, Policy and Management @HKU_SPH, before 15 August by replying with #askHKUMed!
#HKTwitterGetsVaxxed #vaccinated
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Thank you for your #askHKUMed questions on COVID-19 #VaccineHesitancy and #HerdImmunity.
Take a look at Prof @bencowling88's answers 👇🏻
#COVID19 #HKTwitterGetsVaxxed #vaccinated #vaccine
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Q: How is Rt reflective of the outbreak?
A: Rt varies depending on the effectiveness of control measures and behavioural changes, such as quarantine enforcement, usage of face masks, travel restrictions, class suspensions, and physical distancing.
#KnowTheFacts #COVID19
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Q: If Rt is below 1, is the outbreak over?
A: While it may be encouraging to see Rt below 1, this does not necessarily mean we can immediately relax current health protocols and precautions.
#KnowTheFacts #COVID19
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Q: What is R₀ and what is Rt?
A: R₀ represents the number of people that one infected person can potentially go on to infect if there are no intervention measures in place; Rt is the average number of secondary cases per one case at any given time.
#KnowTheFacts #COVID19
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A team from @HKUMed studied how #SarsCoV2 infects and multiplies in human lung tissues. The study compared the virus with SARS-CoV, the #coronavirus responsible for the 2003 SARS outbreak, on how they attacked human lung tissue. #COVID19
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Thank you for your #askHKUMed questions on COVID-19 #VaccineTravelPassports
Take a look at Dr @KarenGrepin’s answers 👇🏻
#COVID19 #HKTwitterGetsVaxxed #vaccinated #vaccine
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Thank you for your #askHKUMed questions on COVID-19 #VaccineTravelPassports.
Take a look at Dr @KarenGrepin’s answers 👇🏻
#COVID19 #HKTwitterGetsVaxxed #vaccinated #vaccine
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"The temporary success of virus control in #HongKong this time is not only due to population controls, but also contributed by the early advocacy for mask-wearing, hand-washing, and social distancing," says Prof Yuen Kwok-yung of @hkumed. #COVID19 | @STcom
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Question: How can we effectively clean our phones and accessories?
Answer:
➩ Clean your handbag with a piece of wet cloth
➩ Wash your glasses with soap and water
➩ Clean your phone with hand sanitiser
#knowthefacts #COVID19
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@hkumed Microbiology found the world's first documented #COVID19 reinfection case.
This suggests that "immunity can be short-lasting after natural infection" & "#SARSCoV2 may persist in the global human population" like common-cold related #coronaviruses.
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/compone…
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Do you have a question about #COVID19 vaccines?💉
Select a topic for Prof @bencowling88, head of epidemiology and biostatistics at @HKU_SPH, for the latest #askHKUMed 👇🏻
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Here are the steps you should follow if you’ve tested positive for #COVID19 in Hong Kong.
For more: hkumed.hk/1xm
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Q: How is fatality rate calculated?
A: There are 3 distinct definitions of fatality risk: IFS, sCFR, & HFR.
They differ in the denominational factors i.e. number of actual infections, infected and symptomatic cases, and hospitalized cases respectively.
#COVID19 #KnowtheFacts
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“We will restart the Rt estimation if or when local cases reappear in Hong Kong,” said Prof @bencowling88. By @maryhui. #COVID19 #HongKong
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Here are some tips for looking after yourself and protecting your family members if you’ve tested positive for #COVID19 in Hong Kong.
For more: hkumed.hk/1xm
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While a rapid self-test can't be regarded as a substitute of a nucleic acid test, we still recommend treating rapid test positives as a confirmed case.
Here's what you can do if you self-tested positive.
#COVID19
ALT Here's what you can do if you self-tested positive
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A survey by @hkumed shows attitudes in #HongKong towards preventive measures against #COVID19 are beginning to relax. It is important to continue observing social distancing during this fight against the #coronavirus.
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Here are some tips for caring for elderly family members and children with #COVID19 in Hong Kong.
For more: hkumed.hk/1xm
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Do you have a question about #COVID19 vaccines?
Select a topic for Dr @KarenGrepin, of the Division of Health Economics, Policy and Management at @HKU_SPH, for the latest #askHKUMed 💬
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“In Asian countries, it is common to see individuals who are wearing masks. It is culturally accepted,” said Prof. Keiji Fukuda of @hkumed. “In many Western countries they simply do not believe promoting healthy people to wear masks is useful.” #COVID19
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“I think relatively little Covid-19 transmission would occur outdoors, except perhaps in large crowds,” says Prof @bencowling88 and the senior author of a study published in @nature this month that looked at breathing, viral shedding and masks. #COVID19
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Prof Yuen Kwok-yung and Prof Malik Peiris from @hkumed have been awarded this year's Future Science Prize in Life Sciences, for making significant contributions in the research of emerging infectious diseases.
For more: hkumed.hk/075feb
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As such, these animals should be removed from wet markets to prevent the risk of animal-to-human transmission.
For more on the study from Dr. Tommy Lam of @hkumed, and others. 4/
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For more on the study by Professor Leo Poon, Professor Malik Peiris of @hkumed & others.
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✅ How does the #coronavirus spread?
✅ Source Control vs. Protection: What is the difference when it comes to face masks?
✅ Can you tell us about your research on masks as an effective source control?
Prof @bencowling88 of @hkumed answers your questions on face masks. #COVID19
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They studied this by extracting the genes of coronaviruses isolated in pangolins, seized from anti-smuggling operations, and discovered that up to 92% of these genes were similar to those in human 2019 coronavirus (#SARS_COV_2 ). 2/
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This study concluded that pangolins were identified carriers of a coronavirus that was highly related to the human #SARS_COV_2; bringing us closer towards identifying the virus’s source. 3/
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Prof Malik Peiris from @HKU_SPH and Prof John Nicholls from the Department of Pathology have released an electron microscope image of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.
#COVID19 #OmicronVariant
For more: hkumed.hk/c33205
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#askHKUMed Live with Prof Yuen Kwok-yung & Prof @sree (@stonybrooku / @sbujournalism) discussing masks and other mitigation tools for #COVID19 pscp.tv/w/cVSH5jFEWUVYR21ZUG…
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To prevent the spread of #COVID19, it is important to follow physical distancing measures. @WHO recommends maintaining "at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing." #knowthefacts
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"#SARSCoV2 is relatively stable genetically, so very few #mutations. Also, the key protective target in the virus spike, to which a neutralising antibody is directed, does not have much ability to mutate," said Prof Malik Peiris. #COVID19
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"I think that #COVID19 is going to be a real test of the global resolve to make sure the pandemic does not turn out to become one of the greatest health inequities of our century," said Prof @gmleunghku during his appearance on @NHKWORLD_News.
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Such data can guide study on antiviral treatment, vaccine, control measures, etc.
Temporal profiles of viral load in posterior oropharyngeal saliva samples and serum antibody responses during infection by #SARSCoV2: an observational cohort study (4/4)
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Latest by Prof Leo Poon & Prof Malik Peiris et al shows "the mean viral load of severe cases was around 60 times higher than that of mild cases, suggesting that higher viral loads might be associated with severe clinical outcomes" #COVID19 @TheLancetInfDis thelancet.com/journals/lanin…
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A study by HKUMed researchers found the Omicron variant infects and multiplies 70 times faster than the Delta variant and the original SARS-CoV-2 in the human bronchus.
#COVID19 #Omicron
Learn more: hkumed.hk/96b127
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“I think the exact distance to maintain is less important, it would be more important to avoid prolonged close contact with other people in crowded areas,” said @bencowling88 , Professor in Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the @hkumed. #COVID19
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When people in #HongKong first heard about #COVID19 cases happening in mainland China, "the public really responded and so, in most places in the city, you could really see that most people were wearing masks," said Prof Keiji Fukuda @HKU_SPH.
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Are you thinking about a PhD?
Learn about our academics, scholarships and facilities to find out why you should take that step with HKUMed.
Get the latest pamphlet: hkumed.hk/193963
Learn more about our research postgraduate programmes: hkumed.hk/6ef1e1
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More importantly,
⇨ Stay calm
⇨ Stay healthy
⇨ Stay home
and we will get through this together!
#COVID19
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Q: Can we sanitise and reuse masks to expand its lifespan?
A: We cannot sanitise and reuse masks. If you want to extend its lifespan, cut a piece of gauze and line the inner part to prevent direct contact of the mask to your mouth and nose.
#knowthefacts #COVID19 #coronavirus
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"We don't believe that the COVID situation will get better overnight. If you are going to be in a kind of long-term situation, you have to be relaxed at some times and tighter at some other times," said Prof Keiji Fukuda of @hkumed. #COVID19
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Watching the Q&A with Prof @gmleunghku & Prof @sree here. We will be starting shortly. nitter.app/i/broadcasts/1nAKEdqgD…
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“I think the average person, if they were taught how to wear a mask properly … would have some protection against infection in the community.” says Prof @bencowling88. #COVID19
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As many people in the general population are not familiar with what viruses are and what they look like, @HKUniversity has released a short video on the new #novelCoronavirus growing in culture. #nCoV2019 #coronavirus
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"We shouldn't say that 'masks aren't perfect, therefore they're no use' because actually imperfect masks can still do a lot of good in public health," says Prof @bencowling88. Story by @Elana_Gordon in @TheWorld.
#COVID19 | @HKU_SPH
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Wondering how the coronavirus can transmit from one person to another?
Prof @bencowling88 explains how a sick person can infect other people or contaminate the environment with the virus in this video. #COVID19
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"I am most pleased, and proud yet humbled, to report to you that HKUMed has just been ranked amongst the top 20 medical schools in the world," says Dean Prof @gmleunghku, following the latest @timeshighered World University Rankings.
For more: hkumed.hk/b5t
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