Distinguish an anxiety attack and shortness of breath from COVID-19 - Prof Tulio
Everyone is tired of the changing lockdown restrictions and anticipating the end of the COVID-19, Prof Tulio de Oliveira explains why this third wave might last longer.
It is another Wednesday with the world-renowned bioinformatician, virus hunter, and virologist Prof Tulio de Oliveira from KRISP (Kwazulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platforming) at UKZN. He answers all your COVID-19 related questions and very recently, vaccine-related information.
One of our opening questions this morning asked whether the third wave in South Africa would last longer than the previous two. Prof Tulio makes the analyses from a national perspective and according to the cases in different provinces in the country.
READ MORE: Severe symptoms to look out for when self-isolating - Prof Tulio shares
He also clarifies rumours regarding the children being more susceptible to this third wave specifically.
READ MORE: KZN third wave predictions may be correct, says Prof Tulio
Should you wonder whether the virus lives on frozen items, Prof Tulio explains why you have nothing to worry about.
READ MORE: Third wave going national? Prof Tulio shares predictions
The highlight question was how to distinguish an anxiety attack and shortness of breath from COVID-19.
Take a listen to this podcast:
Main Image Courtesy: Pexels