Epidemiologist and CEO Mark Stibitch shares the Front-Line Info on COVID-19
Dent has always been a forum for coming together as a community to better understand what goes into denting the universe. Fortunately, we are finding new ways to convene even as the world changes around us daily.
On Friday, we launched our Dent @ Home series to hear a talk from Mark Stibitch, epidemiologist and CEO.
We were excited about Mark Stibich's keynote before this crisis, but now he might be uniquely positioned to help dent the universe back into shape. Mark Stibich, Ph.D is the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Xenex Disinfection Services which is manufacturing germ-zapping robots, which can be used to sterilize hospitals much more efficiently, effectively, and safely than humans. This invention could both be a key part of the solution to this crisis and a major improvement to our healthcare system. Mark is also a respected epidemiologist with high-level knowledge about the pandemic. We were so grateful to learn from him together.
Mark was a fountain of information—particularly about primary sources where you can get the most up-to-date information about the virus. We’ve curated some notes and links below.
Links and Notes from Epidemiologist Mark Stibitch
- View total confirmed cases, active cases, and recovered cases
- See rankings of where there are the most cases
- Break down the data by country, state/province, or county.
Ourworldindata.org: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – Statistics and Research
- Detailed data on severity, symptoms, healthcare capacity, fatality rates, and confirmed deaths.
- Most up to date information on testing
- Shows projected hospital resource use (broken down by state)
World Health Organization landscape of COVID-19 candidate vaccines
- Details about vaccines in development
Temperature, Humidity and Latitude Analysis to Predict Potential Spread and Seasonality for COVID-19
- How will warmer seasonal weather affect the virus?
Video of Xenex’s Lightstrike disinfecting robot
Propublica: “Are Hospitals Near Me Ready for Coronavirus? Here Are Nine Different Scenarios.”
NIH: “New coronavirus stable for hours on surfaces”
CDC Information for Clinicians on Therapeutic Options for COVID-19 Patients
CDC: “What You Need To Know About Handwashing”
Google Doodle: “Recognizing Ignaz Semmelweis and Handwashing”
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