Coronavirus Update with Daily Detroit and Dr. Paul Thomas

This week, we had a great conversation with Jeremiah Staes of Daily Detroit about where we stand in terms of the Coronavirus, the number of infections, the number of deaths, and the status of the vaccine.

Will There Be Another Spike in Cases After the Holiday Season?

There were 8 million travelers who flew during the holiday season. It’s possible that we may see a large spike in new cases after the holiday break as more people visit friends and family out of state, contract the virus, and bring it back to Michigan. We may see a lag in this spike as people tend to be busier around the holiday season and this can cause people not to want to visit the doctor’s office to get tested during this time. So, we shall see what happens.

Can I Work Out at the Gym During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Just because a place is open, it doesn’t mean that it’s a great place to hang out at. This definitely applies to gyms, as gyms are a great place to pick up the coronavirus. In the gym, people are touching multiple surfaces, breathing heavily, and coming into close contact. Just think of all of the surfaces inside a gym locker, or a treadmill, or an elliptical machine, or a rack of weights. It’s virtually impossible to wipe down every single surface after every use, so it’s best to exercise outside or at home.

We Discuss Equitable Vaccine Distribution

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