1.6.22 COVID Omicron Update for Aging Adults

Is Omicron mild for older adults and can it be diagnosed by rapid tests? Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, explains this and more, in this update covering the latest developments regarding the COVID Omicron surge.
For related links and Dr. K's latest 2022 COVID updates: betterhealthwhileaging.net/co...
0:00 Intro
2:02 Summary of COVID cases now, including in nursing homes
6:56 Challenges particular to this surge
12:28 Whether or not Omicron is milder
20:12 What older adults should know about Omicron
29:14 What to know about COVID tests and new issues with rapid tests
36:39 What to know about Paxlovid and newer COVID treatments
40:00 If you're wondering how important is it to avoid Omicron
42:31 Ways to stay safer during the surge
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Thank you for all the good information and great update!

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Thank you, Elizabeth. Come back and watch other videos.

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Thank for the clear and easy to understand information.

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Thanks a lot, Wilma