Dr. Michelle Epstein
Michelle Epstein is a medical doctor graduated from the University of Alberta in Canada, who has specialised in Internal Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Yale University. Since 2004, she has been a Lab Leader at the Medical University of Vienna’s Division of Immunology.
Coronavirus
With COVID-19, Don’t Throw Caution to the Wind
Can we catch COVID-19 just from the air we breathe? Over 200 scientists say yes, and have requested the WHO re-classify the virus as an airborne pathogen.
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Catching COVID-19 Again – Once Bitten, Twice Shy
Amid all the speculations about so-called “herd immunity,” the jury is still out on reinfection with COVID-19.
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In Corona Time, So Few Sniffles!
A silver lining for COVID-19 has been how well we are preventing the common cold.
Online
The Disease Detectives | Contact Tracing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Just breaking the chain of transmission could manage the pandemic, prevent second waves, and enable us to get safely back to normal life.
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A ‘Second Wave’ is Not Inevitable
Even though we’re doing well, it’s not the time to let down our guard; it’s about being careful, cautious and prepared.
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Ending the Pandemic with Mass Testing
Austria under lockdown has done well controlling the spread of COVID -19. But the only way to return to normal is to track the cases and be able to control further spread.
General
Help on the Way | A Vaccine for COVID-19
With an unprecedented world research effort, hopes are high for effective defense. With a global vaccination program, it may even be possible to eradicate this disease.
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Pleased to Meet You | Carefully
Why we (still) need to practice social distancing, now that we can finally get together with friends and family again.
Coronavirus
Control Over Coronavirus is in Your Hands
Don’t underestimate the power of hand washing and good old-fashioned soap and water.
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Shepherding the Herd | When It’s Too Dangerous to Rely on Protection by the Immunity of Others...
The Austrian government has dealt with COVID-19 based on lessons learned from our Italian neighbors and the ski resort coronavirus hotspots. So far, anything else is simply too dangerous.
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Tips for Safe Shopping | As Things Reopen, Extra Care is Needed
The current rules for grocery shopping aim to limit transmission of COVID-19, that means that we must get used to a few things beyond being quarantined.
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A Call for Home-Sewn Masks
If you have a sewing machine, some time on your hands, and a stash of fabric, why not sew face masks and donate them where they are urgently needed.
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Why Face Masks Matter – And How to Wear Them
As of April 1, we are supposed to wear face masks when grocery shopping to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Covering your nose and mouth with a mask will not protect you from viral infection, but if you are infected and asymptomatic, you may unwittingly infect others.
