Time to Treat Covid Like Other Respiratory Viruses: Johns Hopkins

The video discusses the best policy for managing COVID-19 in America, emphasizing testing symptomatic individuals and focusing on vaccination. It compares COVID-19 and influenza risks in children, suggesting similar approaches for schools. The video also explores international strategies based on vaccination levels and addresses concerns about variants, highlighting the importance of vaccination to mitigate risks.

What is the recommended focus for COVID-19 testing according to the best policy for America?

• Testing only vaccinated individuals

• Testing symptomatic individuals and those exposed and unvaccinated

• Testing only healthcare workers

• Testing all individuals regardless of symptoms

Why is asymptomatic testing in schools not recommended?

• It is too expensive

• It is not approved by health authorities

• It leads to many false positives and disruptions

• It is not accurate enough

How does the risk of COVID-19 in children compare to influenza?

• COVID-19 is significantly more dangerous

• Influenza poses a higher burden of illness

• Both have the same level of risk

• COVID-19 is less contagious

What is the main strategy for countries with high vaccination rates?

• Implementing strict lockdowns

• Closing borders to prevent new variants

• Decoupling cases from severe disease and hospitalizations

• Focusing on non-pharmaceutical interventions

What is the solution to dealing with COVID-19 variants?

• Increasing vaccination rates

• Developing new vaccines for each variant

• Implementing travel bans

• Conducting mass testing