“By the time someone arrives at the hospital and is severely ill, you can assume they were infected two to three weeks ago,” said Natalie Dean, a biostatistician at the University of Florida.
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"There’s a lot that we don’t know, but we’re trying to get that information and see if it can inform policy as we move ahead," Lauzardo said.
"The most important question we're trying to determine is how any people have the virus but are showing no symptoms at all," Dr. Michael Lauzardo, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida said.
“Here in Florida we have the largest number of people in any state over 70, so that’s of particular concern for us,” Lednicky said.
UF epidemiologists say younger populations are at risk of contracting COVID-19, especially young people with underlying conditions.
"The only safe way we will be able to get herd immunity against this virus is a vaccine," said UF's Natalie Dean
80 percent of respondents indicated they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if it were available
“You need to assume that you’re carrying the virus, and you need to assume everybody else is carrying the virus," Hudak said.
The current crisis highlights the critical need for the federal government to approve and begin manufacturing oxygen therapeutics, said Bruce Spiess.
UF experts discuss how to engage with older friends and family members during the coronavirus crisis while still adhering to social distancing recommendations.
The number of American travelers who said domestic air travel should be avoided increased from 32% to 43% in three weeks, according to a new survey.
Experts at the University of Florida’s Center for OCD, Anxiety & Related Disorders discuss how to know if you or a loved one are experiencing unhealthy levels of anxiety and offer tips to manage it.