How Geoscientists Can Help Fight COVID-19

Explore how geoscientists can contribute to the fight against COVID-19 in this 59-minute webinar presented by AGU's Thriving Earth Exchange program. Learn from panelists John Balbus, Mary Hayden, and Kacey Ernst as they share strategies for obtaining and disseminating accurate, up-to-date information about the pandemic. Discover ways to support your community and fellow scientists on the front lines, covering topics such as cross-country comparisons, case fatality rates, flattening the curve, and myth-busting. Gain insights into federal resources, community responses, testing availability, transmission, and building resilience. Moderated by Raj Pandya, this webinar equips geoscientists with valuable knowledge to become effective resources in their communities during the COVID-19 crisis.

Intro
Speakers
Casey Ernst
Crosscountry comparisons
Case fatality rate
Caveats
Flatten the curve
Summary
WHO Mythbusters
Conclusion
Central federal resources
Other federal resources
Health and Human Services
Resources
Questions
Case fatality rate comparison
Community response
When should we reopen
Testing for virus
Testing availability
Transmission
Caution
Human Contact Research
Building Resilience Conversations
Good Guidance for Conversations
Mental Health
Reach Out
Preparedness
Communities of Practice
Preparing for the Second Wave
Be Supportive