COVID-19 101: Debunking Myths

taste of science Houston and ASM TMC present

a two-part COVID-19 Webinar series to break down COVID-19 science, the situation on the ground, and discuss solutions. You'll hear directly from physicians, virologists, clinical microbiologists and epidemiologists on the science behind the disease, public policy and get to ask any questions you have on the subject.

Segment I. COVID-19 101 - Debunking Myths: This segment will debunk the most common myths about COVID-19 and aim to inform the public on how SARS-CoV-2 compares to other viruses' and outbreaks, why public health measures work, what doctors see on the ground, and how a strong healthcare system is integral to fighting pandemics.

Featuring:
Dr. Pedro Piedra: virologist and pediatric physician at Baylor College of Medicine

Dr. Blake Hanson: epidemiologist at UT Health. Find him on twitter @epiblake

Dr Roby Bhattacharyya: infectious disease physician at Harvard & MGH. Follow him on twitter @roby_bhatt.