Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Protecting Hospitals From the Invisible
Michael Klompas
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is optimized to spread widely: Its signs and symptoms are largely indistinguishable from those of other respiratory viruses. This commentary specifically addresses best ways to protect our hospitals against COVID-19.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAsymptomaticOutbreakDiseasePediatricsMortality ratePandemicCoronavirusCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Incubation periodIntensive care medicineEmergency medicineInternal medicineVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)IncubationBiochemistryChemistryCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesCOVID-19 diagnosis using AICOVID-19 and healthcare impacts