StarTalk Podcast: Understanding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

On this episode of StarTalk Radio, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with Dr. Irwin Redlener, Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, to discuss everything we need to know about the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
We start with the basics: what is the Coronavirus? Irwin gives us details on the virus that’s been making waves around the world. You’ll find out what we know and what we don’t know so far. Explore what makes something a pandemic and how viruses like this come about. Learn the similarities between COVID-19 and the seasonal flu. We discuss the processes behind getting a vaccine in place to deal with this issue. In the meantime, Irwin tells us all the things we can do to be preventative.
We discuss whether people are over-reacting to the outbreak. Irwin explains why paying attention to the updates about the virus is appropriate and why going over the top and panicking is not appropriate. You’ll learn about the most important aspects of disaster preparedness when it comes to virus outbreaks.
Irwin shares why clear and transparent communication between a government and its citizens is one of the most vital measures to have in place during a pandemic. Lastly, we explore the reasons to be hopeful during the upcoming weeks. All that, plus, we answer your fan-submitted Cosmic Queries.
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[@LimitlessThinker]

Thank you for clarifying people should listen to the medical authorities. Science before politics.

[@spidaxtreme]

YES!

[@damage6836]

Smart comment You hear that people...Science before politics

[@mblake0420]

All kinds of politics in science and even this video.

[@mblake0420]

@Ramp Shark troll=Truth teller

[@kail9777]

The science says WEAR YOUR MASK! He calls out the CDC but he himself is WRONG. Doctor's obviously wear them for protection. South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan health experts all say to do it. "places like Hong Kong and Taiwan that jumped to action early with social distancing and universal mask wearing have the pandemic under much greater control" www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/opinion/coronavirus-face-masks.html blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2020/03/11/whos-confusing-guidance-masks-covid-19-epidemic/

[@CarloAnardu]

Whatching from Italy here. Stay safe people, it will be hard but stay inside if you can.

[@dulynoted2427]

Carlo Anardu My home country 3rd generation here in USA. I hope they’re getting the ventilators needed shipped ASAP!

[@mtbjorng5166]

The company I work for doesn't want me safe inside home...

[@USSHammerology]

Unless of course you're in the hot food delivery services spreading the new virus!

[@momszycat4148]

Carlos Anardu,my heart goes out to your country. I hope things improve for you folks very soon. Seems we're just a bit behind time wise, so our trial is pending. Stay safe,sending love from America.

[@zeeclowns3985]

Peace brother

[@nickh.8275]

StarTalk is one of the most soothing things to watch in these times of chaos.

[@tonywhee]

Because you know your going to hear the truth.

[@gabrieljordan8015]

I agree

[@wharris7594]

Of course you will agree with Neil if you cant logically see through his garbage.

[@JeromeADavis]

@@wharris7594 drive by strawman. Explain in depth what you're talking about or you're just a troll.

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

You Probably will enjoy this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJesd5lrptOHiMU And here is a relaxing presentation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKjcdXZ-m5qcebs And this lovely talk is very soothing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYbaYoWwl8mYa7c

[@JosephNordenbrockartistraction]

I actually like hearing a highly educated person honestly say right away " I don't know " when making a guess is tempting.

[@garethlee7927]

'It is what it is.' They dont add unproven stuff on. Thats what I admire about them.

[@JamesENjeruN]

It's actually a philosophical aspect of being educated, knowledge of how limited it is.

[@wharris7594]

Neil is an actor and thats the truth.

[@NS-km7ek]

Almost everything you and that very educated person knows started out as a fking guess. Hint, google scientific method. And what is so likeable about not being able to hear anything new from the person who should by all means know more than you already know? A narcissistic desire of confirmation that you already know it all?

[@summer-west]

Wonder why it took him until now to realize no dunce cap would fit that big head of his

[@arthurtcherkezian356]

Every time I watch your show, I'm feeling ahhhh i don't want it to end. Much love from Quarantined people in France

[@donaldcampbell9483]

How is everyone doing over there? We are out of work due to casinos shutting down.

[@arthurtcherkezian356]

@@donaldcampbell9483 I guess like everyone else, we just.. Manage ;)

[@ignorasmus]

@@arthurtcherkezian356 Same here in Germany. Just locked down in the house for the storm to pass. Except, it's not a 2 day storm but a terrible, long winter :(

[@LeonardoGolden]

French people are accustomed to things like this you know, staying inside unless told, to fight a massive problem.

[@theduder2617]

Same sentiments from us here in the states. Hoping that something in our environment suddenly kills this virus. But reality is right there, tapping me on the head, thus killing my hopes. Stay safe, and let's unite back here after things clear up. If anything, just to let it be known that we survived.

[@andreelopez8371]

Bring this man back!!! So knowledgeable and funny without trying to be, had a great time watching this vid.

[@BigNoLove]

I like these 3 together. I really enjoyed this.

[@LeesReviews69]

33:10 is so funny.

[@kail9777]

Except for his terrible advice NOT to wear a mask. This can get you killed.

[@Jaydoggy531]

Pharmacy Technician here. Stay safe, all. Please don't panic-buy. Please wash your hands, please don't touch your faces as beautiful as I"m sure you all are. Please thank the people still working and don't take them for granted. We WILL get through this, but it takes all of us to do the right thing. When you see people around you panicking and needing help: perhaps you're the one who's there to help them. They then, in turn, could help another.

[@wargriffin5]

Neil: "So you have your go bag with food, water, radio, knife, etc..." Dr. Irwin: "Your sidearm..." - *Tom Clancy's THE DIVISION*

[@benmoore1097]

I don't get why that's dark. Gotta hunt FOOD somehow. Sure, its a weapon, but also a tool

[@ProProboscis]

@@benmoore1097 Cause sidearms aren't meant for hunting, I don't know where you got the notion of hunting being the default use of a knife or a pistol. Crocodile Dundee?

[@brandonwebb4897]

@@ProProboscis I'm protecting what I've got with an AR15 with a 60 round drum mag. If "sidearm" offends you i can't imagine how that makes you feel btw i have 1,000 rounds of ammo and more than one AR hahaha and so many 'sidearms' i don't even know how many

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

@@brandonwebb4897 why, did you buy out all of the toilet paper in your city? Because there hasn't been much of a slowdown in delivery of foods and other necessities, LOL! Not much need for 1000 rds to protect toilet paper, either, dude. If you were that smart, though, you'd be selling things, for a tidy profit, rather than hoarding them. LOL, 2 years from now, you'll be on one of those people on Hoarding: Buried Alive shows, surrounded by your toilet paper and beef jerky! And we will laugh at you for your folly!

[@Ronald-xx7gh]

People should be watching this instead of cnn

[@miketheman4341]

Why? How is this going going to cover Trumps idiocy in real time? Today he managed to argue for a cure that Fauci had to walk back AGAIN! Trumps stupidity is not the fault of the media. It’s the fault of his parents for letting him live.

[@derrickstorm6976]

Fox news gets so much more viewers than CNN...

[@derrickstorm6976]

@@miketheman4341 it's naive to focus just on how Trump is ruining everything, because then you're also part of the populous that does nothing but complain about the problems, instead of trying to fix them

[@miketheman4341]

Jussi Raitoniemi The first step to fixing the problem is to recognize that we have an idiot in charge. This is how problem solving is done.

[@miketheman4341]

Jussi Raitoniemi What is your point? That there are more idiots than educated people? Yes we know that already. There are 2 high school grads for very college grad in America. Of course ignorance is more prevalent than education.

[@BlacksmithTWD]

"Don't panic", this reminds me of hitchhikers guide to the galaxy.

[@rebeccapresti9650]

Ikr? Waiting for the advice to always have a dry towel with you...😂

[@itzfedora_yt4577]

@@rebeccapresti9650 I've been sleeping with a towel for a week now just in case

[@kevinbreland2286]

Got your towel? You need a towel.

[@thaswami9900]

I'm the 69th like... Nice

[@thehive3520]

“You’re nothing more than an Uber for a virus 🦠” LOL I can’t!

[@simateix6262]

Thank you Neil. Just came back from work, not feeling too well and since been travelling last week I assume its wise to not only wear a mask and gloves, but to self isolate myself too as my job includes lots of contact with many people on daily basis. Even tho it is very busy for us, as we are distribution buisness and our job is to make sure the stock is delivered to stores, I want to be responsible and do not spread whatever sickness I got. Maybe its just a flu, there is no way for me to know now since in UK they wouldnt test you unless its very serious, but I dont want to panic. Just want to say that we all need to make sure the virus wont be spreading around with quick pace. We need to do our best to protect ourselves and the others as well. We will get through it. Meanwhile I have much more time to watch Cosmos and Star Talk, so win win :)

[@motozappa225]

Watching this form quarantined italy all i can say is that the air is much cleaner now in big cities and also now they're discussing about extending the quarantine after april 3rd

[@agoode2shoe]

Motozappa stay safe. You have a prayer from Baltimore, md

[@DJSLANKMAN]

Stay safe bro from southern Maryland

[@renayparrack7045]

Are you allowed to leave to get food? We are talking of quarantine in the us now

[@dronesightingsmith3979]

Is it a mistake to brush this off like doctor death did in the cast?

[@33shin33]

Nothing I can do from here but to say a few words of confort, Italy will get better whole world likes italy! Forza Italia!!

[@raymondluxury-yacht1638]

Who is a worse influence on who? Chuck or Neil?? Imagine if you had these two in the same class at school.....

[@joncosmomusic]

Raymond Luxury-Yacht that would be amazing 😂😂

[@derrickstorm6976]

I think Neil is definitely influencing Chuck, watch videos from few years back and be awed

[@shenandoraluxury-yacht8050]

It's pronounced throat wobbler mangrove.

[@shenandoraluxury-yacht8050]

Have you got your nose back?

[@raymondluxury-yacht1638]

@@shenandoraluxury-yacht8050 Anti-semite! lol

[@Johnid62]

Writing from Ft Hood; Dr Tyson I want to take this time to say thank you 🙏🏾 for the knowledge that you continue to bring to those that have been walking in the darkness of not knowing. You bring the mystery of science to the masses. Continue to enlighten us all. 🖖

[@lumpa1987]

This man seems like a such a nice, well-versed, truly humanist guy. Great guest, great hosts, thanks for the show and hello from my confinement in France.

[@jordynwhite3986]

@13:34 Chuck's face tho! I had the same reaction. He and Dr. Neil have the best chemistry next to Dr. Neil and Stephen Colbert.

[@jower18]

First time hearing Dr. Irwin . He speaks I listen because his advice seems well balanced and straight to the fact.

[@arabesquewhyisthistakennow]

Neil : you're the Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness and you dont know? Dr. Irwin : how about this? when is the asteroid hitting us? Neil : touche..lol at last.. was hoping for neil to make a further comment on that as per usual, but this is better xD

[@Hussein_Nur]

17:30 for people that wanna know when.

[@sahilbaori9052]

You forgot the exclam after touche.

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

@@sahilbaori9052 it's exclamation point, not "exclam." If you're going to complain about someone's punctuation, please DO try to spell the correction properly.

[@stephenjones796]

Thanks Dr. Tyson. Finally someone I TRUST. PLEASE continue to keep us informed. Again. Trust. Thanks my brother

[@marioimolina]

this is one of those times that you wish NDT should stop interupting the expert guest and let him talk

[@nix9vex13]

Yea nah that won't happen

[@theduder2617]

Well, then listen and watch. Besides, it is not interrupting. It's called a conversation. In conversations, especially intellectual conversations, both sides will have input at various times. Those willing to listen before formulating a response will be able to take part in the discussion. Neil listened. That's why he had input to insert at the times he did so. Not to mention, its his show. If he wants to inject a statement, that is exactly what he will do. Funny, it is only fans of rogan who claim to be butthurt at not understanding how intellectual discussions take place. The rest of Earth is just fine allowing greater minds to speak when they have something to say. The guy did say what he wanted to say. Just not the second you wanted him to. And I am forced to ask. WHY, in the effort of logic and reason, do you seem to feel that discussions which you are not a part of must go the way you want them to go? Why must it be your way and not another's way? The information got out to the public, and that was the most important aspect.

[@theduder2617]

I must add, these "interruptions" were direct efforts to have something explained further, or "simplified" if needed. The entire goal of this show is to bring science to those who would otherwise not have access, not be very interested, or who need an easier to understand format. Example: Dr. Redlener said FEMA. Neil wanted it clarified that the acronym stood for "Federal Emergency Management Agency" in case there was a listener who did not previously know. It's about sharing knowledge minus the calculus to put it simply.

[@nix9vex13]

@@theduder2617 it is called a preference within a conversation. You sir are very biassed. Anyhow. I thoroughly enjoy NdgT talk and he is a voice of reason for this generation like Sagan was for my generation. I do think Sagan had more panache in a conversation, letting the other party finish and than politely answer in great detail whereas Tyson feels like he is trying to "pop" things up a little too much. It can be irritating to some, incl me, that have a greater attention span than a meme length sound byte and don't mind waiting for the response to unfold in full. To each his own i guess. I hope you have a lovely day. Keep safe.

[@skwurrel5390]

Yeah he’s got a bad habit of that!

[@univor2612]

Thank you dr degrasse tyson and sir nice for that update with the dr redlener!My day begin very well with those information!!

[@solidust573]

"So...we've never seen the CDC this dysfunctional" *CUT-- I would trade an Olympic gold medal to hear this discussion at full length

[@joypinero-deniz7704]

Please keep yourselves safe. We need voices of reason during times of chaos

[@jorg3023]

Watching this from quarentine in Panama🤙🏼

[@xbl4ze]

"That none of us predicted." Well... i wouldn't say that but okay...

[@joezambrano9567]

In general- thank you from eight miles from the Mexican border in Texas. I always talk to my students about your thoughts- you blow their minds.

[@JesseNickelltheFourth]

Thank you for educating me and for helping me to calm down. Peace. :)

[@LilyRexy]

Excited to hear about this topic from you!

[@danielcastillo4537]

I re-watched 2011's "Contagion" this past weekend. It's so eerily dead on!

[@NoName-cn3cp]

The most informative and entertaining discussion about Covid-19 on the internet. This needs to be viral in these trying times. Thank you.

[@paulie_mitts]

Thank you for this. I hope you're all well.

[@afanasiykatz5889]

Stay healthy guys, and girls ! Hello from Russia.

[@nadinewhite993]

Same, from Australia

[@afanasiykatz5889]

@@nadinewhite993 Hello Nadine. You too please stay safe.

[@some_old_guy1976]

My hope is that our countries come together as a result if this crisis. Love you all from Canada

[@putheflamesoutyahoo1503]

@@some_old_guy1976 The Venus Project...for the youth, free the old

[@stevejohnson8693]

Love your show Neil and your educational programs, etc. In tracking this issue closely, I’ve got to give Dr. Irwin credit for having perfect 20/20 hindsight on civil reaction. I know. My accuracy as a Monday morning quarterback has been remarkable.

[@2160Studio]

most chill conversation about the virus i´ve seen so far, thanks! it was relaxing. btw the quarantine is serious, i´m watching from Ecuador and the numbers duplicate everyday! stay safe

[@kaushalanurag18]

A big fan Of your’s and the Hayden Planetarium. It’s on my list of places to visit.

[@findgeekspots]

Its awesome!

[@joehobbs4313]

Yours. Why did you stick an apostrophe in there?

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

@@joehobbs4313 because it seems apostrophes are complicated. 😄

[@Daggerkein]

Great discussion. I've sent this video to my entire family instead of what's out there, in the news.

[@SEAPRODUCTIONMAROC]

Please do an update !! We need more of you guys!!!

[@TunerThings]

Feeling nervous but calm. I know what I have to do to prepare for what MAY come its just not a thought I want to have. Be well Startalk family. Be well Neil. Thank you.

[@tlee5588]

I wish they would stop interrupting him from talking...

[@MrOuchiez]

Yeah, NDT seemed like he got juuust a little too baked prior to the recording of this installment. I love it, nonetheless, but it definitely would've been great to have heard a bit more from the guest..

[@EddieKMusic]

He's not baked from anything, he's always like that. He just loves hearing himself speak. Just look at Joe Rogan's podcast with him, you could tell that Joe was pretty irratated by the constant interruptions.

[@dommafia]

Do you not know how basic human interaction works? This was a great chat.

[@rubendavila6248]

@@dommafia He couldn't even talk for more than 2 minutes before getting his point across.

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

@@rubendavila6248 had he been a bit more succinct, perhaps he would have not needed to be prodded to get on with it, LOL!

[@JR-he6fn]

A lot of people say “protect this person at all cost” but Neil Degrasse really needs to protected

[@jzblue345]

Yes my thoughts exactly we need people like him in this world.

[@ShirleyYooGeste]

RBG.

[@cocobearallen]

Amen Brother. Who else is ready for intelligence to run the world? 🙋🏾‍♂️

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

@Darwin's Nightmare oh, look, mister edgy troll here to speak up. 🙄

[@Rqs79]

Listening to Neil and Startalk made me much better. I just want to focus on the facts instead of panicking. It helps my anxiety,too

[@zim4750]

Thank you for this postcast Neil, watching it from the quarantine Bolivia, everybody stay safe, stay smart.

[@nickjohnson7841]

Why invite a professional on the show and interrupt him every sentence with a question before the previous question is answered?

[@IUtrumpetboy]

lol the only thing i cant stand anout NGT. his interruptions make me cringe in every. single. video.

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

He notices something that needs mentioned that the expert isn't getting ANYwhere near mentioning, so he redirects the commentary. It's not that difficult to see the reason why he does it.

[@kristinwright6632]

If this was recorded in the last week none of them would be in the studio together and there would be no fist-bumping. How fast things are changing.

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

It was made on March 19th, less than 10 days ago. At that point, there was little spread outside of where people had brought it directly in. They were still taking precautions, as it was, by avoiding handshakes, and likely they had all washed their hands prior to filming.

[@ajp1282]

Instant sub. Been looking for StarTalk since Neil has been on JRE podcast.

[@KNR90]

Tyson you are the one person I most desire to meet in this world, your focus on education and understandings for people who arent experts is wonderfully separate from some of academia. I look forward to the next cosmos series, for both interest and explanations that could help my own students. From local teacher to teacher of millions, hope you stay safe and keep up the wonderful work you do.

[@avjake]

Me: "Aren't you guys sitting entirely too close to each other?" Nobody: "Absolutely!"

[@angelarch5352]

This is a bad example to the public.

[@freeminded8509]

@@angelarch5352oh stop ' I see worse in Walmart ! Be conscious not over reacting.

[@UKMonkey]

"that no one could have predicted"... Well.... It's exponential.... I think everyone who understands that the shape of the curve will understand that we're still early on in this crisis.

[@jordynwhite3986]

Very early on.....and not just us. The entire world is in it's infancy with this thing.

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

It's not an exponential curve though, it's a sigmoid, only the beginning of the curve looks exponential.

[@UKMonkey]

@@youuuuuuuuuuutube true... Apart from in Europe and the US, it's still exponential. Its not started to trail off at all. At the very start, while the infection was still only known in China, it was forecast that over 2b people could be infected... My point is, the leaders in Europe and the US have failed their population so badly, but failing to understand how long they had to lock the infected regions down.

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

@@UKMonkey The big failure was to be too slow to respond and not close all airports immediately, which made me angry actually. Countries like Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan reacted super fast, and with amazing results. Even Korea did fine (there was this religious case, but apart from that, the government did all the right steps). About the curve, it's useful to know its shape because we can tell when we have reached the middle of the curve (which is, once the number of daily cases starts slowing down).

[@UKMonkey]

@@youuuuuuuuuuutube absolutely. The time to act was at the very start... They should've quarantined everyone from China immediately. Frankly, the governments tried to stay open to limit the impact on the insurance companies and banks.... But the cost is a lot of lives and maybe the permanent introduction of this virus to the species, since it'll be able to mutate faster the more hosts it infects. On top of the mess caused by brexit, and the retraction of Obamacare, the damage caused is just unforgivable

[@buso007nitrox]

Thank you Neil and Chuck! As always, the show was informative and entertaining! Stay safe!

[@bebepewdiepiebebepewdiepie1451]

TY Neil, Chuck, and especially Dr. Erwin R. ... The public service you do is critical atm!

[@syvallia24]

Finally some logical educational information!!!!

[@07bently]

Totally agree today in particular was a terrible day.

[@70stunes71]

Born and raised on a farm out in the sticks where I still live. I like the old timers wisdom, when they told us kids, prepare for the worst. Well I think that we have witnessed, that our grandparents were absolutely correct

[@CoolInOlympia]

Would love an update interview with this same group!

[@MSCH1954]

Aren't they sitting so close to each other. Neil and others should take care of themselves.

[@chacdogful]

Neil laughs in “I’ll be having a side arm also”

[@julieenslow5915]

Thanks gents for a great session, all kinds of great information and thought provoking comments.

[@michaelmarks7971]

Definitely another challenge for humanity. Thank you Neil I always enjoy the conversation you all have.

[@TheAlmightyFather]

"COVID 25" DON'T JOKE ABOUT IT NEIL. NOOOO

[@humbawena]

please keep the jokes coming , people need to laugh or go mad .

[@TheAlmightyFather]

@Dark Dreamer well, I assume that if COVID 19 fails to get me this time, I will still be alive when COVID 25 begins and I dont think I'd have a better chance on that one.

[@ViratKohli-jj3wj]

What is that pfp

[@Anti-HyperLink]

Stop whining.

[@gogpoydi]

Who cares

[@mariannorton4161]

Neil, your mind works too fast. You have to let him give full answers. :)

[@sridharfc]

Please bring him back sooner than three months for a special episode on microorganisms. He is brilliant, funny and the only person who had the last word with Neil! And that's something!

[@ignorasmus]

28:06 - I still carry around handkerchiefs in my pocket. (I am not that old - just in my 30s). I have never had the need to offer them to other. If that ever happens, it will be an offer to keep it forever. I primarily use it to wipe my hands AFTER washing them. Occasionally, on a particularly warm day, I might use it to wipe off some sweat and then put it away for a wash asap.

[@daverobson3084]

Them and bandanas have tons of uses. Wipe sweat away. Blow your nose. Cover your head in sun or in the cold to decrease heat loss. Bandage/dressing for an injury. Tourniquet for a bad limb injury. Face cover to keep out dust, pollen, other particulates. If they are 100% cotton you can light them easily to start a fire. Carry things wrapped up in them.

[@jaimerincon9140]

I’m not going to die of corona I’m going to die of unemployment

[@frankparoots2980]

Lol. Cheers mate. Me too.

[@angelaglenn4able]

I'm In with you. How long before we run out of savings? And then get a job to make enough to sustain the household? What is applying for benefits look like? If needed? 😳😟😦

[@debaronAZK]

you can't die from unemployment though. you can die from hunger, but I mean if it gets that bad there's other ways to get food...

[@fireline6]

Plenty of stray cats out there.

[@MrWeareone777]

PewPewtube And bats 🦇😲

[@simbelmyne444]

Hey Neil stay safe! 👍⛑️

[@b_radfrmbu7246]

Hope you stay safe brother, you’ve been a huge inspiration and thank you for the educational talks

[@TheMelonFarmers123]

That sidearm comment was a laugh I really needed during these weird times. Thanks gang! Very informative :)

[@patflynn]

Very clearly does not want to touch anyone or anything here at the top of the show lol. Wishing everyone health and safety during these times.

[@knowthetruth1492]

Pat Flynn This is the guy that jokes about gun death rates after a mass shooting.

[@salvadorhernandez957]

The 29 that disliked this were “David’s” friends 😂

[@carpentercorn2]

I’m a firefighter/paramedic that just got a positive test today from an exposure. Take this pandemic seriously and stay safe!

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

Sending my best wishes for you to beat the virus, and be whole and healthy on the other side.

[@JA_12345]

This was so uplifting, I laughed a few times and that's rare rn. Thanks for the info

[@Rockhoppr3]

"If dinosaurs had a space program, they would have knocked that asteroid out of the way." "If you ever wondered your place in the universe, you're essentially an Uber for viruses." "Out of everyone I thought you would've known there was a zombie virus." Glad to know smart people also talk like my friends and I.

[@johnyepthomi892]

"The building is not on fire but don't panic!!" Oh! Chuck...😀😀💯 I agree ..

[@Feribrat99]

Thank you guys for a sane take on this and much more.

[@mixolyde]

Thanks so much for this. I love whrn the guest is really smart AND really funny.

[@charlsalash]

It seems that they are sitting a little too close to each others.

[@larrysouthern5098]

That's because they have all had their shot from the virus.............

[@justinstevenson2061]

Larry Southern bahahahahaha awesome

[@CoolInOlympia]

For sure!

[@gavincrump9831]

Go back to joe rogan, slow-witted conspiracy theorists

[@APaul-se6pe]

Neil when his wife is yelling "Neil shut up I'm watching the covid 19 news!" Only he can talk about a pandemic with enthusiasm.

[@TomiTapio]

Gotta know the science of the pandemic, enthusiasticly!

[@derrickstorm6976]

@@TomiTapio this! ☝️

[@molinodesign]

neil "i know more than the news on covid19"

[@pmh1nic]

Thank you for providing an informative conversation but adding some comic relief.

[@srvmotoman]

@30:00 This show is definitely a source of hope. I clicked on here for some knowing that I would gets facts.

[@tedatencio]

When you use the total number of cases as the denominator in computing Case Fatality Rate, you are assuming that all active cases are going to recover.

[@zachcarter3186]

That's what I thought, I was looking at 10k deaths and 90k survivors a week ago.....

[@ChoPi-Eww]

When COVID 19 inundates ICU's all over the country, what happens to the other patients who need ICU care? Diabetics, cardiac patients, etc. Take northern IL for example. Many hospitals have gone bankrupt here and are now closed. Resources are already stretched thin and are being wasted by untrained, unprepared personnel. It's not just the US, but the whole world is in huge trouble.

[@simonmatome5846]

Just research on what Italy is going through right now, the choices doctors are forced to make

[@abrahamlinkenssphere4236]

Always great information! Side note- Neil always has the coolest desk toys.

[@pr0fessorz0om68]

Credible sources, two scientists and chuck. Thanks dudes.

[@ajvbento]

... insurance to make a test? I love Portugal. Public free Heath system.

[@HelpMeFindTheseSongs]

1:15 R.I.P. headphone users

[@ChrisSmith-5655]

Thanks yall, I learned something

[@Themayseffect]

28:05 - my dad did this we me for my brother and i as a kid....still alive!

[@cesarjom]

corona virus is also a very "sticky" virus in that its protein coat has a large affinity to bind with the targeted cells during infection

[@kingsethos5108]

Dear future digital archeologists, please keep in mind that the vast majority of comments made are from the ignorant.

[@rodolphschmirnoff2853]

So well spoken and logical. Thx neil, hope you have yourself a great day sir.

[@FabricatorFactory]

Please bring back the Cosmos on Netflix to help keep people home and keep people educated. Great job. Enjoyed your show

[@thiaguinhooitodois2211]

Guys are taking it way too lightly. Look at Italy for your answers....

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

@BigDaddyCool42, no, your information is wrong. This is considerably more deadly than any flu since the 1918 Spanish Influenza outbreak. Please do follow the experts and learn from them. If this were the common flu, we wouldn't have hospitals trying to figure out how to ventilate two patients with one ventilator.

[@leonardschofield9913]

These guys are more informative than anyone else

[@TomiTapio]

If you are interested, see what the news are saying about favipiravir, Remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, and using the blood plasma antibodies of recovered people.

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

It is all being tested, so far. There won't be an actual vaccine for this for many months, yet. And even treatments are going to be slow in coming, as we don't want the treatment to make people sicker than the virus does on its own.

[@rebeccaalexander4344]

Thanks for this content. Any plans for an updated interview?

[@ipreuss]

Joe Scott „answers with Joe“ has a nice complementary video to this one. Two points these guys seem to have missed: 1) the main problem is not mortality rate, but hospitalization rate. And that one creates a lot of collateral damage. 2) „immunization parties“ would also increase the chance of mutation.

[@mikerrivero3602]

Great talk but lacks Social Distancing.

[@zachcarter3186]

Them being in the same room lacks social distancing, you can distance yourself to your own accord

[@Ajxni]

My thing is, if it has potential to reoccur, what will a national quarantine accomplish? At some point life has to resume again. It may be a situation where we just have to deal with it until it's cured. Life has to continue, we can't just sit in our houses wishing the virus away.

[@Recycled]

Have you seen that graph by Kurzgesagt about the load on the healthcare industry vs the progression of the virus over time? What he didn't show is that above that "healthcare" line on the graph, is you and everyone you know being pushed into a big hole in the ground by a bulldozer because nobody could get treatment because the virus spread too fast. We have to slow it down!

[@araag.4257]

@Ajxni The quarantine goal is to slow the progression enough so that the medical facilities and medical staff don't get overwhelmed and have to face a difficult situation where they have to choose who to treat and who "to abandon" like it is the case in Italy right now.

[@dottypowers1653]

Actually that is what they are suggesting to limit the spread. Out only as absolutely necessary. Larger personal space. WASH YOUR HANDS! Don’t touch your face. Listen to the real experts and do what is advised. Be safe!

[@joycemccloy]

To buy time and reduce cases. During that time better treatments can be found. Right now all they can do is treat the symptoms. It can eat holes in your lungs.

[@simeoncrawford3637]

Imagine sitting down and watching the whole thing

[@MTB_Rider_96]

Finally! Someone has a logical, rational conversation on the COVID-19 Virus! And they asked the right questions! Everyone needs to listen to these guys. Yes, they also joke a bit, but they really have a great conversation.

[@TomiTapio]

"None could have predicted" -- See what veteran virologists were discussing on virologist forums/mailinglists in mid January.

[@ancientengineer798]

Cite your sources please.

[@mashamitchell9574]

Bill Gates was giving Ted Talks about this exact scenario 5 years ago.

[@diegocamelo2677]

Event 201

[@bmurray942]

TomiTapio "in mid January" Come now, our leaders were too busy clearing their stock portfolios:: www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/secret-recording-intelligence-chairman-warning-donors-about-coronavirus-weeks-ago-969767/ www.thedailybeast.com/sen-kelly-loeffler-dumped-millions-in-stock-after-coronavirus-briefing

[@dawn-blade]

There is a video with an Australian man who spoke to an insider from a Mason meeting. The video was uploaded in 2010. They were laughing and talking about the Anglo-Saxon Agenda. They said "China will catch a cold," their exact words. The events to follow will be a war with China and Iran, and nuclear exchange, with the end goal being a 95% population reduction. This is terrifying and it is real. The China flu was planned over a decade ago.