There are many questions, misconceptions and concerns as the COVID-19 pandemic response continues. Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, answered some questions of the day.
As the number of cases of COVID-19 rises, experts continue to learn more about the disease. They know that symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. But what does the virus do inside your body to cause those symptoms?
Continuous news coverage about the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is creating worry and anxiety for people across the globe. How can you be better prepared to cope with the crisis?
CEl SARS-CoV-2 es el virus que causa el COVID-19 y continúa diseminándose por todas las sociedades del mundo. Muchos están preocupados porque los funcionarios gubernamentales y los expertos médicos urgen a la población a tomar precauciones para contener al virus. El Dr. Gregory Poland, especialista de Mayo Clinic en enfermedades infecciosas y vacunas, dice que la amenaza del coronavirus es real, pero que la gripe estacional no deja de ser un gran problema para la mayoría de las personas.
Mayo Clinic joins with local communities, states, the nation and the world to lead the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. To honor those who are working tirelessly, and as a sign of support and solidarity, the Plummer Building in Rochester, Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona, and the sign at the main entrance to Mayo Clinic in Florida will be lighted in "Mayo blue." The buildings will be lighted, beginning at dusk on Monday, March 23.