Two doctors on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 detail the current state of the global pandemic, from cutting-edge treatment trials to the next frontier of testing to the relentless march toward a vaccine. Dr. Gregory Huhn, a Chicago-based infectious disease specialist, and Dr. Ajay Nirula, Eli Lilly’s VP of Immunology, also provide their assessment of what’s realistic for the NFL and other sports leagues in the coming months, and how the ongoing protests against racial injustice and police brutality might impact efforts to contain the virus. Additionally, the doctors give their take on what college life will look like in the 2020-21 school year--and share some Cal-centric stories with the elder Silver, with whom they attended UC Berkeley in the ‘80s. Powered by Gameplan.
If you’re interested in the current state of the battle to contain COVID-19, and where things are headed, this power-packed episode will tell you everything you need to know. Will protests against racial injustice cause a spike? What treatment scenarios are on the immediate horizon? How long, realistically, will it take to find a vaccine? How will testing evolve, and will those who possess the antibody have immunity? What will college look like, and what will become of the beer bong? Are sporting events realistic, and if so, what are the prospects for having fans in the stands during the 2020 NFL season? Is this Dr. Fauci’s toughest test? Will Greg, Ajay, Mike and Natalie’s mutual friend Gordo be free to high-five again?