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Ep48: COVID-19: The Big Picture with Sonja Kittelsen
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Sonja Kittelsen has worked as a researcher studying the global politics of epidemic prevention, preparedness and response for approximately 10 years. She has a PhD in International Politics and lives in Oslo, Norway. She is currently a researcher at the Centre for Development and the Environment (SUM) at the University of Oslo.
In this episode, Sonja and I discuss:
* Whether the world has seen anything like COVID-19 before
* Why COVID-19 is different than other viruses
* The definition of a pandemic
* How this pandemic started
* How worried we should be
* What it means to “flatten the curve” and why that is important
* Getting people the healthcare they need
* Why testing is crucial
* The role of a government during a pandemic
* Financial aid for individuals and businesses
* Supporting local & small businesses
* How long the current restrictions can continue
* Forced creativity during isolation
* Countries that are “ahead” of us
* How restrictions could increase
* Why we can expect pandemics in our modern world
* Resources for accurate information
Find accurate information from the World Health Organization: www.who.int
Follow me on Instagram @caseymzav
Sign up for online personal training with me: alldayfit.com/online-hub
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In this episode, Sonja and I discuss:
* Whether the world has seen anything like COVID-19 before
* Why COVID-19 is different than other viruses
* The definition of a pandemic
* How this pandemic started
* How worried we should be
* What it means to “flatten the curve” and why that is important
* Getting people the healthcare they need
* Why testing is crucial
* The role of a government during a pandemic
* Financial aid for individuals and businesses
* Supporting local & small businesses
* How long the current restrictions can continue
* Forced creativity during isolation
* Countries that are “ahead” of us
* How restrictions could increase
* Why we can expect pandemics in our modern world
* Resources for accurate information
Find accurate information from the World Health Organization: www.who.int
Follow me on Instagram @caseymzav
Sign up for online personal training with me: alldayfit.com/online-hub
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