Dr. Jon LaPook Answers Your Questions About Covid-19

[@lhawes0527]

I want to thank Stephen Colbert for continuing his show, with accommodations, and making it a smooth transition, in a new way, to enjoy classy, educational, and newsworthy entertainment. Cheers!

[@buch1224]

Stay safe. Hug yourself. You're essential. I'm relying on you.

[@ryanschmidt8468]

Okay then send me your $1,200. Thank you.

[@laykni]

Ryan Schmidt that’s what you got from that.

[@TheSuzberry]

Wash your hands.

[@krystofdayne]

I think Dr. LaPook expressed himself a bit unclearly on that last question, so let me just clarify: serum with antibodies from people who have recovered could possibly be useful for people who currently are infected and ill, the antibodies in that serum fighting the virus as soon as they enter your bloodstream. But antibodies degenerate pretty quickly if you don't have your own immune cells to replenish the stock, so that serum wouldn't grant you immunity for any extended period of time, it doesn't function as a vaccine because antibodies don't train your immune cells to produce that antibody, only the antigens from the actual virus will do that, that's why we still need the vaccine.

[@josephinman4623]

I've been trying to explain that for a while but people don't seem to catch on to the concept that the antigens in plasma are impermanent.

[@herbertkeithmiller]

Such a good comment I was going to try to say the same thing but you did it much better.

[@drluswala]

👍

[@AlmostaFlipinSkater]

Very important comment. Too many people fear what they don't understand. Science exists regardless of one's beliefs so you explaining vaccines with science should ease those more susceptible to paranoia.

[@chrisandersen5635]

How do we get more people to read and understand this?

[@TheSuzberry]

How many other people get their “news” from late night shows?

[@TheMrThornton]

Dr Leslie Nielson explains the Coronavirus from his office. So what is it? Well it's a room where people do their work, but that's not important right now.

[@cherbear1996]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@go-godollie2335]

"what can you make of this map?" "well... it can be a hat, or a brrroach..."

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"I just want to tell you both, good luck. We're all counting on you." "I just want to tell you both, good luck. We're all counting on you." "I just want to tell you both, good luck. We're all counting on you."

[@yasmincastro892]

Hahhahaha

[@sparkyenergia]

You deserve a significant amount of likes for that comment.

[@seathwolf5610]

Wouldn't be nice if we get so clear and easy answers like this from the Whitehouse

[@InvictusAmicitia]

If only they're priority was the truth instead of mass misinformation.

[@TheSuzberry]

Individual 1 only wants what he thinks will benefit him. And thinking isn’t his strong suit.

[@Suemack24]

Ask Tom Hanks’s wife Rita Wilson about the anti- malaria Hydroxie Chloroquine drug treatment she had while fighting Covid-19 at the Gold Coast hospital in Australia. She said it made her feel dreadful and that it didn’t help.

[@SouthCountyGal]

Suemack24 I took it in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (it's commonly used to slow the progress) and all it did was make me sicker. I wonder if it will have the same effect if I get covid-19 and take it again.

[@dentonfender6492]

How about Quinine Sulfate ? My mom took Quinine for leg cramps, and didn't have side effects. Quinine Sulfate use to be used for Malaria before they came up with Hydroxychloroquine. I'm sure Quinine has side effects, but if it works the same as Hydroxychloroquine without side effects for some people---then why not use it instead.

[@yasmincastro892]

Eleven people died in Brasil during clinical trial on that, so be careful. Not everything es safe for everyone

[@marymaryquitecontrary]

When I took hydroxychloroquine as a precaution against malaria, it knocked me flat and nearly ended my six-week trip a month early. Glad now to know not to allow it should I get CV19.

[@rolliesclass3986]

@@dentonfender6492 a Dr. recommended quinine.

[@hgg324]

Doctor: "they'll get a cocktail." Stephen: reaches for his cocktail 🤣

[@davidcelona8167]

There with him. Not if he's voting for Biden

[@m2mdohkun]

Definitely not ages well. He need to wait for it a little while.... X-D

[@xcw4934]

When your doctor prescribes you hugs but your HMO doesn't cover it.

[@clarissar1528]

🤣

[@melissanoelbourke4594]

Clarissa R jglovjig

[@sdfkjgh]

@Baron Von Dump: As an incest fetishist, I object to that baseless assertion!

[@seanbatiz6620]

Biden oughta run with this bit; “Hugs are contagious”! Okay, maybe not the best slogan nowadays. My bad.

[@aliciahaley113]

I was hospitalized and in isolation for 8 days- end of January into early February. I had pneumonia in one lung and pleural effusion squeezing the other. Looking back, they must have done a Caronavirus blood test. All my caregivers were in full PPE until the test results came back negative and I was not contagious. After IV antibiotics thankfully got me out of the danger zone, I was sent home with oral antibiotics. Thank God that I got through this safely before things got worse. 🙏🏼

[@TomHarrisonJr]

One of the best and most straightforward presentations of complicated situations. This is some seriously complicated science we're all dealing with, so it's awesome to have someone who can give us straight answers to questions. Thank you.

[@moonfly2843]

I had Covid, I recovered, now I have Strep. Never had either. 2020 your fired!

[@lolok3078]

Strep sucks... take care.

[@clarissar1528]

Awww glad you’ve recovered!!! ❤️ Sorry you have strep though!

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

Glad you are still with us. Also, your cat is a beauty!

[@abby-4027]

Someone else wound up with shingles directly afterward. It takes so much for your immune system to kick covid that your body is left exhausted and slightly more susceptible to infections afterward. I hope you feel much better soon & get to enjoy the rest of your year!

[@clarissar1528]

Abby - yup. My husband and I had COVID and now he’s battling bacterial pneumonia.

The most important question is: When will there be a new Naked Gun movie?

[@ahmedmuhammed4906]

Lol... Savage

[@kathryn3950]

Martin Schlömer GOOD CALL!!

[@GarretGrayCamera]

Hey. It's Enrico Palazzo!

[@maurakgb]

👍

[@Dan-nt2yb]

😄👍🏾

[@thepresence365]

I miss hugs from my little nephews and hanging out with my sister and cousins, but I have never been less stressed out (I'm quite introverted). I'm not going to love having to be "on" all the time in a social workplace. But I do hope we will all be healthy enough for things to go back to normal soon (maybe a better normal, if most of us have learned a little more humanity).

[@christineaxworthy3212]

Dr. LaPook has a fun name and answered all of these questions clearly without making me feel... hopeless? Thank you both for being such good humans, and for delivering accurate information in an accessible and caring manner.

[@gravy_brain]

"Surely you can't be serious." "But I am serious, and don't call me Shirley."

[@jtremblay100]

I was excited for a minute when he said people were given a cocktail at his hospital. I was hoping it was the beverage alcohol kind.

[@vissenekku]

Might as well. Who knows, maybe that's all they need. :D

[@davidcelona8167]

I make my own

[@sh230968]

No. You are supposed to take it at home before leaving for the hospital.

[@davidhollenshead4892]

They will give a cocktail if that prevents you from having the DTs...

[@hoozle]

Thanks, that was more informative about the possible vaccine, what treatments are being used, and being as safe as possible than all of the White House briefings

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"And this is no time to throw out science. This is a time to _embrace_ science." 🤔 _Is_ there a time to throw out science?

[@sdfkjgh]

@Fauler Perfektionist: Normal people: Absolutely not. Never! Wouldn't even think about it! The gop & their uneducated followers: **QANON CHEMTRAILS TURNTHEFROGSGAY FLATEARTH DEFUND EDUCATION DEFUND PANDEMIC RESPONSE PLANNED PARENTHOOD IS SATAN BUHMUHGUNS!!!**

[@O1OO1O1]

Yeah. When you want to look at the world with a different perspective. Science is just a lens. One of many. But perhaps put it on the shelf, with the other lenses not being used, rather than throw it away.

[@sdfkjgh]

@@O1OO1O1: My one major objection to your comment is that, if we take your metaphor, the right, far right, and alt-right, instead of putting the lens of science* on the shelf, they're actively gouging out their own eyes with flaming, blunt sticks in anger and spite over the very fact of the lens of science's existence. *The lens of science sounds like something from Bill Nye's show.

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

Yes, in Church or at a Trump rally. Which why they understand each other so well....

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

@@O1OO1O1 , Science should never be put on a shelf. Also, science invented the lens. There would be no lenses without it. It's the only tool that allows us to see the universe as it is....

[@nashathegeorgiapeach3908]

I had to take my son to the ER back in January. He's 21 yrs old and has 3 college roomates. He called me at 3 a.m. in tears saying he cld not breathe and his chest was hurting and has a slight fever. Thank God, he got better in abt a week, but I think my son had Covid..

[@podracer35]

4:10 Stephen: Did someone say cocktail?

[@karenbaily]

Thank you so much for having this Dr. on the show! It's amazingly frustrating to have this going on with nothing but lies and 🐂💩 coming from Washington 😡!

[@beafreeall7953]

there is no SARS vaccine...the closest they got in testing one made mice have lung problems...

[@fionnagrant6636]

The way he talks about throwing cocktails of "unproven" drugs at people kind of undermined my confidence in medicine. I think mostly it was his style of conversation not the content of what he said.

[@shirosenshiesq]

I love how he tells Stephen that he asked a really great question. You can tell he's a great educator!

[@suzannebennett8987]

Really good information! Thanks, Stephen Colbert!

[@stevendrake6831]

Yes! I wanted to know why a year and a half too. Thanks for addressing this.

[@BetsyGutting]

Yes! thank you for talking about the immune benefits of hugs and social contact!

[@ironside61]

Thank god for that interview it covered so many questions

[@keithbemrose3876]

Finally! Someone mentioned Thalidomide, it was proscribed to ease birth pains resulting in disastrous results.

[@cavramau]

That is best example of drug good for one thing bad for same thing in different context. By the way also good example of badly monitored inadequate testing.

[@dirkdeschepper735]

Some caveats. The SARS vaccines were never actually approved as the virus went away before widespread testing was done. We don't know whether they worked on SARS, we don't know whether they had serious side effects. We also don't know whether they would give the same type of immunity as surviving the SARS virus gave, which was temporary (only 2 to 3 years). MERS immunity is even shorter, despite being a far deadlier virus.

[@PixieStixx]

As much as I been sleeping since we been Quaranteened my Immunesystem ought to be hella good. >.>

[@ravingbiologist3656]

Oversleeping is linked to nearly all the same health risks that lack of sleep has been associated with.

[@reaganrambles1951]

Raving Biologist well shit

[@toriesout2702]

Raving Biologist True. Also the lower levels of sunlight, exercise and exposure to other ppl’s bugs will also negatively impact immune systems.

[@niecejohns1027]

LaPook has the special gift of putting complex ideas into common vernacular. I really love this guy.

[@cupcakepoweification]

When he said they give the patients a “cocktail” Steven was like oh yeah sip

[@homersimpsonlover5988]

Wrong Doctor... I am anxious when i am around people. NOT EVERYONE IS A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY.

[@Syrob13]

Even if you're not a social butterfly, hugs (and other types of close contact with people, e.g. kissing) still increase dopamine production.

[@Synathidy]

​@@Syrob13 I live alone and get none of that type of contact anywhere, even during non-quarantine days like before all this happened. I have to get my dopamine in other ways. Probably the only time I physically touch another human is when my parents come visit once every 1-2 years.

[@meomarte]

@@Synathidy Pro tip: When you shop for groceries, pay with cash. That way you can briefly touch the cashiers hand. Of course that will not work now, but... :)

[@catalinacurio]

What is the doctor’s view on trump stopping funding for WHO?

[@dawnpalmby5100]

The crazy thing is, other countries are questioning the WHO and their closeness with China. Canada is, especially the premier of Ontario. Anonymous released a video about it as well. But I personally am on the fence, it's such an important role when implemented properly. Check out Pandemic on Netflix it follows a WHO team treating Ebola in Africa and the pandemic response team that Trump disbanded. It's difficult to watch bc everything they predict is happening, but it's informed and realistic

[@hipking23]

@@dawnpalmby5100 definitely saw it! It's a scary world out there.

[@Christian-cz9bu]

Maybe if he had a team in the White House on top of emerging viruses we wouldn't need to rely on others observations... But then again the Dear cheerLeader doesn't like to have smart people around him as it makes him insecure.

[@daveogarf]

catalinacurio - OOO! OOO! MEEE! ME! It's Deplorable; despicable; detestable... totally DUMP!

[@Nefilum]

@ You can't spell or use punctuation but we should listen to you? No.

[@oneidgewalrond1730]

So good . Loved his explanations

[@hollyr.1139]

This was really good -- excellent questions!

[@nadiaadams126]

Cases from other countries have shown that not everyone who recovered developed antibodies though.

[@dirkdeschepper735]

And that the virus can come back in recovered patients. It's by far the nastiest virus we've had to deal with in a century - or more.

[@jessn.3851]

Not everybody develops enough antibodies to prevent reinfection. Some people get chicken pox multiple times and never become immune. It's the same for vaccines, they can't protect everyone to the same extent because it depends on that person's immune response. That's why even if everyone gets an illness and recovers or everyone gets vaccinated, a virus can still infect people and spread around. And that's not counting the silent carriers who gained immunity without symptoms but continue to shed the virus.

[@StevenTorrey]

People need to be reminded of Thalidomide babies--as the Dr. does @ 2:24...

[@andrewseow7791]

Sending 💕😘💕😘💕😘to all Health Care Super Heroes 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️all over the world,may god bless you and your families❤️🇦🇺stay safe please!

[@HermunthrudaWaldheim]

It's good to see Leslie Nielsen again. What an amazing Doktor he has become.

[@jennifergross3506]

Right hugs. That is why it is a real question. I am a single person social distancing alone in my house. That is a real question.

[@martigo7152]

😳 Dr. Lapook has an interesting office, so much in the background.

[@ShawnLH88]

How to tell someone isn’t a republican: they actually believe in reality and facts and science 🧬

[@fortheVOID]

Also had weird respiratory problems in January. Was driving past Monsanto regularly so inconclusive.

[@aliaa2601]

Thank you so much

[@gustavgnoettgen]

Hel looks like Leslie Nielson's stuntman

[@jws1948ja]

I am so impressed with Dr. Lapook, who states the scientific method so effectively.

[@dementor2003]

How about IgG isolated from convalescent plasma used as a treatment option in severe case? I heard it worked in china, italy and spain

[@bobtreiber8556]

Great info thanks so much

[@bluegreenglue6565]

This is incredibly helpful. I'm sharing this link.

[@stephaniecoker1643]

very informative, tysm!!

[@johnprzybycien1644]

My mother passed on February 10th, from pneumonia like symptoms. She was 90 years old, and had underlying conditions, from being in and out of the hospital. She was not autopsied, because we didn't have enough information about the situation, at the time. My sister and I believe that she had the Covid-19 virus

[@davidpaul7423]

Isn't it just amazing when a late night comedy show gives out more relevant and interesting information in one short interview segment than a month's worth of white house emergency briefings.

[@ihaveaname1894]

I knew you would pick your drink up when i heard Dr Jon said cocktail :D I did too

[@ruthbrent7048]

8:59 Guess what, I don't have those antibodies you say people could have. I have Common Variable Immune Deficiency and don't make many antibodies at all. The problem you ask? Since quarantine has started, the replacement antibodies that I get or Immunoglobulin are getting rarer and rarer because people don't like going out and donating during quarantine. Meaning my already rare and lifesaving medication, becomes rarer so go out and donate because I need it. Look up CVID it's actually very interesting to have.

[@AbstractOddity]

stephen i will acknowledge your trying to make a joke with the pun of the word cocktail and it going unrecognized lol

[@Ambrosha385]

Find the Asian boss interview. Better information than any I’ve found

[@KANGAR1982]

The plasma concept is already being tested in Spain and has had positive results in general

[@chamamemestre]

06:03 "take your clothes off" *giggles*

[@subpoprec]

The best medicine is preventative medicine. Similarly, the best medicine for pandemics is preparing for them in the first place. Oops.

[@ursaltydog]

LaPook didn't answer the question, "When can we go out and hug others"... Nor "how long are viruses active on fabrics"..

[@Cortesevasive]

on plastic its max 4days ,

[@abby-4027]

Because they aren’t sure. He gave us what they’re sure about instead of guessing or stating his opinion as fact. I honestly appreciate that.

[@81caasi]

Experts say the virus doesn't do well on porous surfaces including clothes, so anywhere between a few hours to a day. However surfaces such a plastic and metal can be up to 3 days, including $bills(plastic).

[@81caasi]

Also before waiting a year and a half for the vaccine, there'll be no hugs until there is wide spread instant testing everywhere as the main criterion.

[@ursaltydog]

@@81caasi I take my clothes off as soon as I return home shopping, and toss them in the washer.. But, he didn't fully answer the person's question. I already knew it, but she/he may not have.. I lysol the hell out of cash and my cards if someone else has handled them.

[@MCTimemaster]

Stephen opening with "when you go into a war you have an objective, you have an exit strategy" .... Can someone tell me what the last war the US actually had an exit strategy for was?

[@SaraWolffs]

WW2?

[@thesuccessfulone]

The exit strategy was kill all the terrorists

[@MelindaChovexani]

Did anyone else find it sweet when Dr LaPook reassured Stephen that his question was smart? ^^;

[@h7opolo]

this is a quick and concise explanation of questions pertaining to Covid-19.

[@salud7432]

Hmmm... Shelf to the left says "Love" Wall to the right says "Office" ...so its the "Loveoffice". Whats that all about?

[@moonfly2843]

It's like the love shack but more professional

[@ThanhMaiOFFICIAL]

Hand sanitizers all the way 🙌💯

[@MGrant-dx2tj]

CRISPR. Nice one, Stephen!

[@DavidRodriguez-hh6kx]

Hi Steven, can you please interview my friend on your show? She's an anesthesiologist in NY.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"So not only do hugs increase our Oxytocin, make us feel good, but the social- the sociali- the socializing, getting together, um makes us less anxious." 😊 Sounds like someone could _use_ a hug. 🤷

[@segismundofromthenewworld4645]

I like these shows so much more without all the constant clapping.

[@praveenust7598]

Looking at the thumbnail this doctor looked like Leslie Neilson from Naked gun movies

[@davidmcc6666]

Great to see Leslie Nielsen back on TV.

[@bloomu7803]

Stay Safe

[@lemonielala3080]

That was a really, really good interview!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Even though I think Stephen is pretty drunk judging by his eyes. 😬

[@atlanticvamp]

"Is take-out okay?" "Well, what I do is remove all the food from the bag, and leave it outside my door..." Meanwhile, I just ordered Wendy's in, and the bag was literally sitting beside me. 😨😨😨

[@ilovefunnyamv2nd]

Maybe it's fear mongering, but that only covers the delivery person or window person in the drive thru. What about the one who put a on bun on that burger? what if they were asymptotic and just breathed heavy on your food? For Me, everything is either washable, or cookable, aka no store bought salads for a while

[@darksideseem]

This guy gives non-answers just as bad as anybody. "When's the next time I can hug somebody?" "Hugs make you happy." Wait, huh?

[@RU-zm7wj]

Hugs increase endorphins, these are one of the things that add to our overall psychological well-being. That's the simple answer, it is, as always, a bit more complicated than that, but that's the basis. Does hugging someone you care about, make you "feel good" darksideseem? If so, that's the gist of it.

[@yashaleo7]

4:40... guess Dr. didnt catch that joke oh well 🍻

[@tonyhill2318]

He said No to the question about transfusing blood with antibodies into someone to give them protection, but he then somewhat then contradicted himself. In fact, doing that is almost certain to provide a decent degree of immunity, just not for a very long period of time. (as Krystof Dayne explains further in their comment)

[@gumunduringigumundsson9344]

Hugs 4tw!!

[@StarBug40]

Yay Dr LaPook from Seth Rudetsky's Stars In The House!

[@taksifox4332]

This guy looks like a copy of Dr. Rumack (Leslie Nielsen) in "Airplane!"

[@ThePentadactyl]

Inspector Frank Drebin :-)

[@didomilan1725]

So if you “get” plasma w antibodies from wherever do you then not need a vaccine? My opinion, it’d be nice/helpful if more testing was available. Thx for info LaPook

[@greenawayr08]

I feel better just for seeing Leslie Nielsen back on screen.

[@ahf9793]

There goes my startup! lol

[@NewMessage]

I thought about that CRISPR question the other day while I was eating Pringles. Small world.

[@januarybaby1063]

Still can’t believe MJ didn’t advertise pringles whilst he was alive .... “CANT POP TILL’ YOU GET ENOUGH”

[@FVWhimsy2010]

There is a flaw in his explanation of take out food...he's only addressing contaminated containers. What I want to know is if that lettuce (for example) in the food contaminated with the virus? Obviously, preparing your own food is the best and safest way to avoid infection.

[@DocProctor]

I thought it was Steve Martin for a second there and was hoping for a skit.

[@xuyahfish]

I've been wondering whether I should donate blood... I don't know if I've had Corona..

[@laimavilne1869]

How about Acterma and Avigan?

[@AbnormalWrench]

"We give our patients whatever random medicine we have laying around. We have no idea if it does anything, we just know we have to give them something." This guy is a doctor??!

[@bunzeebear2973]

How about Leeches? A cocktail? So Everclear,Whiskey,Gin,Hot Pepper-Vodka,Rum,Kalua&Tequila mix? I am willing to give it a go.

[@meomarte]

He is just honest. Can be difficult to understand if your culture is based on saying false things like niceties and compliments, even when you don´t mean it. Medical professionals are constantly trying to fit what is needed with what is available, within the limits of knowledge as well.

[@AbnormalWrench]

@@meomarte Your comment makes no sense. What he said is called "malpractice". You aren't supposed to give people untested medicine. It is completely unethical and dangerous.

[@metropsiderss]

How do I social distance my hands from myself?

[@heatherkaye8653]

I know a lady who is asymptomatic, she infected her entire family and likely countless amounts of people who drove thru her coffee cart. I decided NOT to get take out after she tested positive.

[@MuellersMuskatnuss]

Does he wear the hair of Leslie Nielson?

[@hugovangalen]

I was looking for this comment :-)

[@AdrianColley]

I just want to say: good luck, we're all counting on you.

[@daveogarf]

Awwww, I miss Leslie Nielson!

[@jeremyrhoads6899]

Oh my God you're right!!!!!!!

[@jackielubeck]

What about the people WHO COOK AND PREPARE THE FOOD????

[@lealuckau9278]

Leslie Neilson looks great!

[@The_Green_Queen]

It’s so distracting how his office has a big “OFFICE” sign on the wall

[@LAOMUSICARTS]

The answer/vaccine will NOT be a single medication but a cocktail instead !

[@thomasmoeller3446]

1) Rainbow flag on Dr LaPook's desk. Sweet. 2) Vampirism isn't the answer. Tom Hanks just let out a big sigh of relief.