Dr. David Beezhold, medical director of infection control and prevention at Elmhurst Hospital, urges calm in regard to COVID-19. “To constantly say it’s inevitable that it’s going to skyrocket is just not true,” Beezhold said. “It’s not necessarily inevitable with good infection control measures.” (Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer)
The new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is here, but there’s no need to hoard bottled water or buy extra toilet paper, suburban infectious disease experts say.
While the coronavirus is causing infections in the region, doctors say several facts about the illness and the public response can provide reassurance.
Among those urging preparedness over panic are Dr. David Beezhold, medical director of infection control and prevention at Elmhurst Hospital; Dr. Irfan Hafiz, infectious disease specialist and chief medical officer at Northwestern Medicine hospitals in McHenry, Huntley and Northwestern Woodstock; and Dr. Robert Citronberg, director of infectious disease at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
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