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What we know about MS cases of COVID-19

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4oPSlKK3eI MS Reporter Dominic and Professor Gavin Giovannoni meet again to discuss #coronavirus (COVID-19) ๐Ÿฆ  and its implications for people with MS - one week on ๐ŸŽ™๏ธโ” In this episode, Dom and Prof G talk about practical steps MSers should be taking now to support the whole community; how weโ€™ll likely be interacting with MS healthcare teams differently; and what we know so far about cases of COVID-19 in people with MS ๐Ÿค” Stay tuned for answers to the following questions: what is a lymphocyte count, and why is it relevant this pandemic? And how are people on disease modifying therapies (DMTs) responding to the disease versus people on no treatment? Itโ€™s important to note that whatโ€™s been discussed in this video may change in the coming weeks. This is a rapidly evolving situation, but at Shift.ms weโ€™re doing all we can to provide the most accurate, current information and advice on Coronavirus from trusted experts. This interview was accurate as of time of recording (19/03/20). Weโ€™ll keep all our public information under review. Here are some recommendations for further reading/action on Coronavirus and MS: ๐Ÿ”น Prof Gโ€™s microsite with Q&As specifically for people with MS. Add your question here ๐Ÿ‘‰ http://tiny.cc/32xmlz ๐Ÿ”น Have MS and live in the UK? Join the UK MS Register Study now and help provide a more accurate picture for research - we need you ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://ukmsregister.org/ ๐Ÿ”น MS Reporter Dominicโ€™s blog on Shift.ms - An โ€œMSers guideโ€ to share the facts and dispel myth and worry here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/3cPxHPn ๐Ÿ”น Barts MS Blog - Very regular posts from the Barts MS team, commenting on the good, bad and other aspects of MS research here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/2Qa1pVy ๐Ÿ”น MS Society - Statement from MS Society medical advisors giving helpful, practical advice on COVID-19 Coronavirus, kept under continual review here ๐Ÿ‘‰ http://tiny.cc/t9xmlz ๐Ÿ”น MS Trust - Great advice for MSers on what the virus is, risk and prevention here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.mstrust.org.uk/a-z/corona... ๐Ÿ”น NHS website - for clear information on symptoms, transmission and what to do if you think you might have Coronavirus here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/2TMdu5M ๐Ÿ”น Guidance from the Association of British Neurologists on the use of DMTs during Coronavirus epidemic (info for healthcare professionals and MSers) here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/38Lssx5 Do you still have queries about Coronavirus and MS? What are your go-to sources of information during this time? Please share your thoughts.
@DominicS

Wow, the Shift team has done an amazing job getting 25 min of content into a 10 min video. We could have talked even longer.

@Highlander

@dominics Glad to see you finally sorted your hair out for this one ๐Ÿ˜‚ Well done mate thanks for everything.