Hey general public - check out my new COVID-19 Facebook live post and FAQ!

(N.B. This Facebook Live and the accompanying Q&A came out while evidence regarding COVID-19 was first emerging. As an example, at the time this was published epidemiological studies showing that face masks help control the pandemic had not yet been released so many experts were skeptical the approach would help. Also, face mask were in short supply so there were concerns that widespread public use would deprive at-risk frontline clinical workers from protection they needed during high risk work. Fortunately scientists made new discoveries, and the supply chain improved, so we changed our approach as a result. That’s what reasonable people do.)

It was a quiet sunny Saturday in Vermont. Perfect for taking a break from the COVID-19 trenches.

So, because I’m a massive geek, I decided to get the word out the general public about COVID-19. To over 100,000 viewers to date on cross-posting platforms, I took on some core questions like:

1. Do you have to stay home? (Yes, and I explain why.)

2. Why shouldn’t I get tested? (Probably not.)

3. How can I stay safe? (Stay home. Wash your hands. Don’t believe the hype.)

4. Should I take that wonder drug Elon Musk was all excited about? (No, duh, and don’t buy an electric car that I built!)

But wait, there’s more, including quirky questions about dogs, lettuce, playdates, takeout food and so much more.

To get there, we went all Facebook live, harnessing my wife Jessica Lahey’s prodigious social media connections. Thanks to outstanding websites like MomsRising, EverydayHealth and Grown & Flown who cross-posted the video, and threw gasoline on my geek fire!

Check it out!

Oh, yeah, and if you want the FAQ that we made in lieu of a transcript, go crazy, here it is.

Be well.