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Dr. Ed Dominguez COVID-19 Q&A, May 1, 2020
Our own infectious disease specialist, Dr. Edward Dominguez, has been a regular on East Texas Now (KLTV) answering viewer questions about COVID-19, also known as coronavirus.
As we continue to learn more about this virus every day, answers may vary. Check back with us for regular updates.
A few questions from this week's episode:
- The White House released specific benchmarks for specific businesses to reopen in Phase 1. Were those benchmarks strict enough and has Texas met them yet?
- Are dusk masks adequate for COVID-19 protection?
- Are antibacterial and waterproof materials more beneficial for homemade masks?
- Is social distancing causing immune systems to be weakened?
- If you can be infected through nose, mouth, and eyes, should we be requiring eye protection in addition to face masks?
- How does the virus transmit in bodies of water such as lakes and rivers?
- If I order food to-go, should I worry about COVID-19 being on the packages or even food?
- How will Fall sports look going forward?
- There are reports that “healthy people” are contracting COVID-19 and dying, should we reclassify who is high-risk?
- Can dogs sniff out patients who have COVID-19?
- Do you believe there will be enough data to open close contact businesses?
- What is your definition of recovery from COVID-19?
- What is the lasting impact of COVID-19 on the lungs and other organs?
If you have a question for Dr. Ed, you can email it to dr.ed@kltv.com.