20% of Covid-19 Patients Require Hospitalization: Johns Hopkins’ Farley

The video discusses the impact of critical illness, highlighting that 20% of hospitalized patients require acute care, with half needing mechanical ventilation, particularly among older populations. It addresses the challenges in securing PPE for healthcare workers, noting efforts by states and the federal government to increase supplies. The video also explores the epidemiology of virus spread, focusing on how hotspots contribute to broader geographical transmission, with examples from the United States.

What percentage of hospitalized patients require some form of acute care?

• 20%

• 10%

• 40%

• 30%

Which population is more likely to need mechanical ventilation?

• Older population

• Middle-aged adults

• Teenagers

• Children

What initiative did the Maryland governor launch to address PPE shortages?

• A vaccine distribution center

• A PPE manufacturing plant

• An N95 mask reprocessing center

• A new hospital

What is the infectivity rate (R0) of COVID-19 mentioned in the video?

• 2 to 3

• 1 to 2

• 4 to 5

• 3 to 4

Which state is used as an example of virus spread from hotspots?

• California

• Florida

• Texas

• Rhode Island