Coronavirus in Milton: An interview with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton

Last Friday, I spoke with and Richard Fernandez, President And CEO, and David Hyman, Chief Philanthropy and Communications, both of Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Milton, about coronavirus with respect to our town and local hospital.

We chat about:

• What it’s like at BID Milton right now.
• Number of COVID-19 patients in the care of Milton Hospital.
• Signs of COVID-19 – including one really weird one.
• What you should do if you exhibits signs of Coronavirus.
• How Milton residents help prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
• What it means to be an “asymptomatic carrier.”
• How COVID-19 is spread.
• Thoughts on antibody testing.
• PPE at BID-Milton.
• Why hospitals are struggling.
• How can people help.

Plus… when it’s okay to touch your face…

and

Some good news!

Watch the interview here:

Related info:

Beth Israel Deaconess Healthcare Heroes

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