47. 2021, Mar. 5, 2021. COVID-19: Texas
Opening, UK Variants Invading Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the unwise decision of some Governors to remove the mask
mandate and fully open their state. The impact of the UK variant on
vaccines and its higher lethality and ability to spread was
explained. Presently, Florida has the highest incidence of the UK
Variant. Jeff Santos Show. (12:05)
https://youtu.be/qcdRLYkR27M
46. 2021, Feb. 26: COVID-19: Vaccines,
Variants & Opening The Economy Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the importance of aerosolization and and the implications
they have on vaccines, opening schools and the economy. In addition,
the numerous viral variants and the impact the difficulties they
create on preventing spread makes safely opening schools and indoor
businesses difficult. Very problematic are indoor sporting events.
To open schools safely we need robust testing, social distancing,
contact tracing and an increase in complete air exchanges and air
sanitization. In addition, this pandemic has underscored the need
for us to aid the pandemic response in other nations so we can stop
the spread of variants before they reach our shores. Finally,
universal health care is an imperative, since an uninsured patient
is too often an untreated patient who can spread the disease to the
entire community. Jeff Santos Show. (22:36)
https://youtu.be/6fMKzOWIwOc
45. 2021, Feb 18: COVID-19: Is the Messaging
Clear on When to Reopen Schools? Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the guidance regarding reopening of schools. Guidance
appears to be made around droplet precautions when there is
significant evidence that a significant amount of spread is caused
by aerosols. Double masking is also discussed and stressing the
second mask is primarily to obtain a better fit of the first mask,
along with increasing filtration. Specific criteria for opening of
schools is also discussed (masking, podding, testing, contact
tracing and improved ventilation). Jeff Santos Show. (20:42)
https://youtu.be/GJeSQ4mHlhc
44. 2021, Feb. 16: COVID-19: Opening of Schools Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
and Melissa Tomlinson from Bad A** Teachers discuss when it is safe
to open schools. Topics include upgrading school infrastructure with
better ventilation and air sanitization along with the use of masks
social distancing and smaller class sizes. In addition, the topic of
conflicts-of-interest and bias in healthcare policy formulation was
discussed. Jeff Santos. (27:23)
https://youtu.be/MtDMCsz2Tk0
43. 2021, Feb. 4: COVID-19: Messaging By Our
Political Leaders & Opening Schools Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the mismessaging of our political leaders regarding the
safety of sports, the Superbowl, and opening of schools. Schools
should be opened when all are wearing masks plus social distancing
along with increasing ventilation and air sanitization. Finally,
community spread needs to be much lower. If schools are twice as
safe as the community but community spread is 5 to 10 times too
much, then opening schools is problematic. If the population has
Superbowl parties, then we will have a Superbowl superspreader
event. With our current variants, this may cause another large
spike. We need to transform our economy and adjust our behavior to
live safely with this pandemic. Jeff Santos Show. Feb. 4, 2021.
(22:52)
https://youtu.be/h4qiS7g2XSw
42. 2021, Jan. 28: COVID-19: Opening
Schools, New Vaccines and Problematic Variants. Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the conditions to open schools including: Testing, social
distancing, use of masks and increase in building airflow and
sanitization. Even more concerning are the high rates of community
COVID-19 in the United States. The situation may even worsen by the
South African and Brazilian strains which have been reported in the
United States. These strains are more infectious and the current
vaccines may be less effective. Jeff Santos Show.
https://youtu.be/-kF41qMA2c8
41. 2021, Jan. 23: COVID-19: School Safety
and Opening Schools Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the opening of schools along with the need for better PPE,
including N95 masks, expanded testing, vaccinations and improvement
in air sanitation and complete air exchanges. Guest Melissa
Tomlinson of Bada** Teachers Association. Jeff Santos Show. Jan. 21,
2021.
https://youtu.be/b1zK3cIWpiY
40. 2021, Jan. 23: COVID-19: Social Disparities Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses with Herb Boyd (Author, Black Detroit: A People's
History of Self-Determination) COVID-19 social disparities with
frontline workers along with vaccine hesitancy in the black
population. A major point made was even if there was a larger demand
for vaccines, they are not available to the vast majority of those
who wish to obtain them. Access to healthcare further augments this
problem. Jeff Santos Show. (17:49)
https://youtu.be/isphixSuZFo
39. 2021, Dec. 14: COVID-19: Viral Mutations
and the Importance of Vaccination Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the need for everyone to receive a vaccine and also still
follow public health guidance of wearing a mask and perform social
distancing. There are concerns that someone who receives the vaccine
may still spread the virus if they become infected. In addition,
spreading the virus will increase the chance of viral mutation. Of
concern is the South African variant which is felt to be able to
defeat the monoclonal antibody medications and possibly make the
vaccine less effective. Jeff Santos Show.
https://youtu.be/pBk4vz1WCW8
38. 2020, Dec 17:
COVID-19: Past Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders on the Need to
Get Vaccinated. Kevin Kavanagh, MD, from Health Watch USAsm,
and past Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders discusses the need for
the public to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and the hesitancy in the
United States' black population. An African-American who was very
hesitant to take the vaccine called in and retorts were given. To
stop the spread of this virus, it is imperative that a large portion
of the United States' population receives the vaccine. Jeff Santos
Show. Dec. 19, 2020.
https://youtu.be/O_3wY7bplnM
37. 2020, Dec. 10:
COVID-19: Vaccines, Schools and COVID Denial Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the new vaccines along with the roadblocks and importance
of opening schools. One of the greatest impediments into confronting
this epidemic is COVID-19 denial and the acceptance of public health
advice. Jeff Santos Sow.
https://youtu.be/WCS-cFUApmY
36. 2020, Dec. 3:
COVID-19: Schools - Churches -Bars Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the New York City policy of having bars and restaurants
open but wanting to close schools. Pressure from the public and a
recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling have resulted in schools being
opened, rather than the closure of other high-risk venues. Also,
discussed are the risks of indoor church services and the need for a
uniform national strategy. Jeff Santos Show. Dec. 3, 2020.
https://youtu.be/KxicNPZkbR4
35. 2020, Nov. 24:
COVID-19: Opening of Schools Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the opening of schools and the importance of not
overrunning our healthcare systems. A coherent national strategy is
needed and any places of congregation are problematic. The
Thanksgiving Holiday is also problematic and travel within and
between states should be kept to a minimum. Jeff Santos Show. Nov.
24, 2020.
https://youtu.be/EdRljkQBK94
34. 2020, Nov. 19:
COVID-19: School Closings Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the closing of schools and what needs to be done for
reopening, including better ventilation and sanitation of air, PPE,
pool testing of students and teachers. In addition, we need to
invoke the Defense Production Act to produce needed PPE and testing
supplies. We need better and consistent messaging from our leaders
along with everyone following public health advice. Travel and the
upcoming holidays are especially problematic. Jeff Santos Show.
https://youtu.be/9vL0Q1nOkLQ
33. 2020, Nov. 12: COVID-19:
Will a Shut Down Improve Anything? Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the difficulties in shutting down the economy with a
shelter in place order. We no longer have adequate reserves and the
public has still not bought into public health measures. Thus,
reopening after a closure could well cause the virus to re-surge. Of
utmost importance is public acceptance of public health strategies
so once viral levels are suppressed, they can be kept low with case
tracking. Jeff Santos Show.
https://youtu.be/YkYU2Gt3HAE
32. 2020, Nov. 5:
COVID-19: Post Election Strategies - The Need For A National
Strategy Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses post-election strategies to control COVID-19 along with
the need for uniform messaging. Getting community involvement for
the control of COVID-19 is of utmost importance and involvement of
community organizations such as churches is discussed. Jeff Santos
Show.
https://youtu.be/-J5E8l3un68
31. 2020, Oct. 29: COVID-19:
Are Superspreader Rallies A Self Defeating Strategy? Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the illogical strategy of holding multiple potential
superspreader events which risk driving the pandemic, making it
harder to vote on election day. The use of masks and social
distancing is imperative or our healthcare system will be overrun
and COVID-19 fatality rates will rise. Jeff Santos Show.
https://youtu.be/RHiF6JqUPhI
30. 2020, Oct. 15:
COVID-19: The False Narrative of Herd Immunity Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the Great Barrington Declaration's false narrative of herd
immunity. He also discuses the importance of seeing your physician,
even during COVID-19, and a new therapy on the horizon. Jeff Santos
Show. Oct. 15, 2020.
https://youtu.be/YFWBBZDwa5U
29. 2020, Oct 8:
COVID-19: White House Precautions & Public Acceptance of Health
Guidance Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discussed
inadequate COVID-19 prevention strategies at the White House,
including the sole reliance on rapid testing, a test known for high
false negative rates. In addition, the use of exhalation valves on
N95 masks by security personnel should not be used in a pandemic.
The lack of a coherent uniform message has resulted in the public
not accepting public health guidance which is further fueling the
pandemic. Finally, the necessity of receiving a flu vaccine was
discussed. Jeff Santos Show.
https://youtu.be/1MrtkddBVR4
28. 2020, Oct. 2: COVID-19:
President Trump Tests Positive Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the implications of President Trumps positive COVID-19
test. The importance of wearing masks and social distancing are
stressed along with the dangers of large outdoor gatherings with
loud vocalization which can aerosolize the virus. Jeff Santos Show.
https://youtu.be/ts7kqtABk18
27. 2020, Oct. 1:
COVID-19: The White House's Coronavirus Message Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the importance of masks and not interfering with the CDC
and scientists' advice. Currently, cases in the United States are
rising and in Wisconsin there are political rallies planning to be
held. CDC's guidelines on Halloween are discussed, along with what
they mean for other comparable activities. The importance of
aerosolization along with making schools safer with healthy
buildings and implementing public health protocols of wearing masks
and social distancing. If we can do this and much more for
professional sports, we should do the same for our children. Jeff
Santos Show. (23:01)
https://youtu.be/uRQk1I24QGU
26. 2020, Sept 24:
COVID-19: -120 F Vaccine -- Are You Kidding ?? Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the requirements for opening schools and how the hopes on
the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine may have been misplaced. The requirement
to store at dry ice temperatures from manufacturing to injection
makes the vaccine problematic and will probably create access
barriers in disparate populations. Jeff Santos Show.
https://youtu.be/uAAtU7x6PvQ
25. 2020, Sept 17:
COVID-19: Are Vaccines Safe? Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses vaccines along with issues of their safety and
effectiveness. In addition, the safety of schools along with the
wisdom of restarting school and college contact sports is discussed.
Jeff Santos Show. Video link
https://youtu.be/hi3j7LOYSW0
24. 2020, Sept 11:
COVID-19: Opening Schools, Sports & The Bob Woodward Donald Trump
Interview. Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses
the implications of the Feb and March 2020 interview between Donald
Trump and Bob Woodward. In addition, strategies to open schools and
professional sports are discussed. Jeff Santos Show. (22:05)
https://youtu.be/atj_P24W6L8
23. 2020, Sept. 3:
COVID-19: Vaccine By Election Day. Is It Safe ?? Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses vaccine safety and what needs to take place before any
vaccine is released to the public. In addition, the need for unified
consistent messaging and not following prey to misinformation is
stressed. Finally, missteps which occurred in the United States
initial response to the pandemic was discussed. Jeff Santos Show.
Sept. 3, 2020. (21:55)
https://youtu.be/Izp64yA1JbE
22. 2020, Aug. 27:
COVID-19: Can We Trust Our Federal Public Health Agencies? Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the recent changes in testing recommendations by the CDC
which would not allow the identification of asymptomatic carriers
and community spread. The FDA had a similar lapse with the
overstatement of the efficacy of convalescent serum. Jeff Santos
Show. (21:49)
https://youtu.be/29Nyvl3n2kE
21. 2020, Aug. 13:
COVID-19: Difficulties in Opening Schools Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the difficulties in opening schools and how we need to
protect our children and follow public health guidance.
Infrastructure improvements are necessary along with lowering the
infection rate in the community. Jeff Santos Show. Aug. 13, 2020.
https://youtu.be/fvv54LVqiCQ
20. 2020, Aug. 6:
COVID-19: The Logistics of Opening of Schools Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
and Melissa Tomlinson from BAT teachers association discuss the
logistics of opening schools on the Jeff Santos shows. Topics
include the need for a revised infrastructure, social distancing,
masks, along with blend programs. It was stressed that opening
schools in regions with high community spread will probably not be
successful. Students can still get sick, sometimes severely ill but
data is showing that they may well bring the virus home to their
parents and grandparents. Jeff Santos Show. Aug. 6, 2020.
https://youtu.be/mHG6fl71mcI
19. 2020, July 30:
COVID-19: Opening Schools. Governor Michael Dukakis, Dr. Kevin Kavanagh, Melissa
Tomlinson, David Palelogous discuss the complexities of opening
schools. The need to lower community infection rates and
modification of a school's infrastructure are of utmost importance.
Concerns exist over the safety of teachers along with that of
parents as new research shows risks of infections from children.
Jeff Santos Show.
https://soundcloud.com/ron-crider/73020-hr-3-gov-dukakis-dr-kavanaugh-melissa-tomlinson-david-palelogous
https://soundcloud.com/ron-crider/73020-hr-3-gov-dukakis-dr-kavanaugh-melissa-tomlinson-david-palelogous-1
18. 2020, July 16: COVID-19: Spiking Cases and School
Openings Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the spiking cases in the Southern United States and
the current discussion on whether or not to reopen classroom
teaching. Jeff Santos Show. (21:54)
https://youtu.be/eo8j1Rf2pCI
17. 2020, July 9: COVID-19: Mixed Messaging
and Skyrocketing Rates in the United States Kevin Kavanagh, MD and Christine Pontus, RN discuss
COVID-19 rising rates in the United States and the importance of
having an appropriate infrastructure and a national strategy. Jeff
Santos Show.
https://youtu.be/-0hqKJksQuo
16. 2020, July 2, COVID-19: COVID-19 Denial
of Severity and The Fourth of July Dr. Kevin Kavanagh, from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the risks of not taking the coronavirus seriously and
being cavalier during fourth of July Celebrations. In addition,
States are rolling back opening and some States are reclosing indoor
dining and bars. Jeff Santos Show. (22:27)
https://youtu.be/-9Mfcvf0LUM
15. 2020, June 25, COVID-19: Spiking Cases and a Need for A
Coordinated Response Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses the spiking cases in the Southern States and the lack
of a coordinated federal response. The mixed messaging is compounded
by misinformation initiatives on social media spurred by adversarial
governments. Death rates are falling because of better treatment in
the ICU using dexamethasone, plasma, remdesivir and anticoagulation
but we are finding out that those that survive a severe episode, may
well have disabling medical conditions post discharge from the
hospital. Jeff Santos Show. (21:59)
https://youtu.be/fwhQKhHYl4c
14. 2020, June 18, COVID-19: The Southern
States Spiking, Masks not Being Used and New Treatments in the
Pipeline Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses
the need for wearing masks and the lack of central consistent
messaging. CONVID-19 is spiking in the Southern States. Oklahoma is
seeing a major spike and an indoor political rally is planned in 2
days. New treatments consisting of vaccines, dexamethasone and an
antibody infusion are in the pipeline. Jeff Santos Show.
https://youtu.be/0UY79KP6T2U
13. 2020, June 4. COVID-19: Demonstrations and
Public Safety Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
and Christine Pontus from the Massachusetts Nurses Association
discuss the dangers of viral spread in demonstrations and
suggestions on how to keep the public safe. The need for PPE and the
importance of testing is stressed. Jeff Santos Show. (22:43)
https://youtu.be/G81qrenx598
12. 2020, May 26. COVID-19: Memorial Day Opening and
Kentucky Reprehensible Demonstrations Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses safety tips when one goes to restaurants, the future
of sporting events and the reprehensible demonstrations which
occurred over the memorial day weekend. Jeff Santos Show. (21:10)
https://youtu.be/zS_6ek-8skc
11. 2020, May 21. COVID-19: Two MNA Nurses have Died,
More PPE is needed Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
and Christine Pontus from the Massachusetts Nurses Association
discuss the tragic loss of two MNA nurses from COVID-19. The lack of
adequate PPE, the need for more testing is discussed. Also, the
opening of restaurants and the possibility of worsening the epidemic
was discussed. Jeff Santos Show. (22:38).
https://youtu.be/_V0sA5Go-Z0
10. 2020, May 14. COVID-19 Should the Public Wear Masks.
Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discusses whether the public should wear cotton masks and tells
his experience of seeing a doctor for removal of a skin cancer
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jeff Santos Show.
(22:42)
https://youtu.be/aUtke4iuO9M
9. 2020, May 7. The Missing CDC Guidelines
on Reopening the Economy - COVID-19 Dr. Kevin Kavanagh, MD, from Health Watch USAsm
discusses roadblocks and what is needed to reopen the economy and
the 17 page missing CDC report needs to be released and used as a
national template. Jeff Santos Show. (22:13)
https://youtu.be/gB0f93DmTUA
8.
2020, Apr. 30. COVID-19: The Effects of Climate, Air Pollution on
Infection Rates & Workers' Safety.
Kevin Kavanagh, MD from Health Watch USAsm discusses the
success of controlling COVID-19 in Taiwan and South Korea along with
the effects of climate and air pollution. Finally, healthcare
workers' safety, compensation and an economic and healthcare safety
net for the worker and their family is discussed. Jeff Santos Show.
(21:35)
https://youtu.be/qSm4siZ3q6g
7. 2020, Apr. 23. The
Coronavirus (COVIR-19) In the United States - Updates. Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm
discuss the dire consequences of states opening their economy too
early and controlling COVID-19. Along with the need for a strong and
consistent federal message. Food safety and keeping our food supply
chain functional is also discussed, including healthcare for migrant
workers who harvest a large portion of the food and preservation of
the family farm. Jeff Santos Show. (22:21)
https://youtu.be/7dMKRGz3kdc
6. 2020, Apr. 16. COVID-19 Governor's Coalition & Universal Healthcare.
Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm discusses the
importance of a national strategy, the regional coalitions formed by
our nation's governors; and not running a lean healthcare system
with small stockpiles of PPE and lack of redundancy of healthcare
workers. In addition, comparisons of the performance of different
countries in controlling COVID-19 is discussed in its relationship
to universal healthcare. Jeff Santos Show. (22:38)
https://youtu.be/c88fKXUDvPo
5. 2020, Apr. 9. COVID-19 Socioeconomic Disparities & When to Open the
Economy. Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm discusses how
socioeconomic disparities from homelessness, lack of healthcare
access and poor funding of front line hospitals causes increase in
fatality rates in disadvantaged populations. In addition, the case
is made for a more coordinated federal response and better
prioritization of resources which maximize patient and front-line
workers safety (healthcare workers, food handlers and delivery
services). Jeff Santos Show. (21:51)
https://youtu.be/ZP9BFSW0XjE
4. 2020, Apr. 2. The Coronavirus (COVIR-19) In the United States -
Updates. Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm talks about
the Importance of the public wearing DIY masks & federal
coordination. Jeff Santos Show.
(18:36)
https://youtu.be/jyZD4qEvOdM
3. 2020, Mar. 26. COVID-19 Symptoms and How to Access Healthcare and
Some Precautions to Take. Dr. Kevin Kavanagh discusses lean staffing, how to avoid social
isolation, blood pressure medications, along with symptoms COVID-19
(coronavirus) and how to access medical care. Jeff Santos Show. (22:40)
https://youtu.be/yVprVb_icxo 2. 2020, Mar. 21 -- COVID-19 How To Get Groceries and How to Safely
Use gloves. Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm discusses the
importance of social distancing during the COVID-19 epidemic and how
to safely get groceries and use gloves. In addition the importance
of greater CDC funding and engagement was discussed. Jeff Santos
Show (15:30).
https://youtu.be/vkPWxfq6wTI
1. 2020, Mar. 12. The
Coronavirus (COVIR-19) In the United States - Updates. Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm discusses COVID-19
virus, how to prevent infections and the short comings and strengths
of the United States' Response. (Edited Version containing Dr.
Kavanagh's comments). Jeff Santos. (12:05)
https://youtu.be/xoUfs04zxdQ
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