COVID-19 transmission, Internal Medicine FAQ

COVID-19 Transmission Concerns: Safety Tips for Healthcare Workers

Transmission of COVID-19 Hello Doctor: Due to work, I come into contact with 3-4 clients daily who are not wearing masks (each interaction lasts about 20 minutes), as well as colleagues. Since I have a one-year-old child at home, my current practice is to spray alcohol all over m...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. The primary mode of virus transmission is through hand contact with surfaces or shaking hands, so handwashing is the most important measure; other forms of exposure are not as significant. 2. The situation you mentioned has a low risk of infection. 3. When outdoors with...

Concerns About COVID-19 Transmission After a Medical Visit

Transmission of COVID-19 Hello, I had dinner around 5:30 PM after class, and it seems that I got a fishbone stuck in my throat from eating tilapia. My family took me to an ENT clinic, and after the examination, the doctor said he couldn't see anything, suggesting that I migh...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, after a COVID-19 infection, there is typically an incubation period of about 2 to 7 days, so it is unlikely for symptoms to appear that quickly. In the clinic, if everyone is wearing masks and there is no direct contact, the risk of transmission should be very low. It is r...

Understanding COVID-19 Transmission Risks in Public Spaces

The transmissibility of COVID-19? Hello, since March of this year, I have been trying to stay indoors as much as possible. Today, I had to take the MRT to handle some matters. While I was on the escalator, a foreign Black woman walked past me. As she got closer, I noticed she see...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if both parties are wearing masks, the chance of infection is very low. Currently, some community infections in Taiwan are just sporadic cases, so there is no need to be overly concerned. Thank you for your question.

Concerns About COVID-19 Transmission from Packages: What You Need to Know

Infection transmission through packages? Hello doctor, I would like to ask you a question. My brother ordered a laptop stand online from PChome yesterday, and he was very happy to receive it today. However, I am a bit worried because I saw news reports about the presence of the c...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the risk of infection should be very low. Additionally, since you received a tetanus vaccine within the last five years, your antibodies should still be effective, so there is no need to worry too much. As for the wound, I recommend disinfecting ...

Understanding COVID-19 Transmission Risks in Shared Spaces

Transmission potential of COVID-19? Hello, doctor. I am a university student, and since the pandemic, I have become very anxious about the possibility of getting infected. I always wear a mask at school, but some international students do not wear masks. For example, today at lun...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems that you were in an open space and had approximately 3 minutes of contact with an international student. However, since you were wearing a mask the entire time, the risk of infection should be very low. You can further enhance your safet...

Assessing the Risk of COVID-19 Transmission in Public Dining Settings

Transmission potential of Wuhan pneumonia (COVID-19) Hello, doctor. Although I know that the pandemic situation in the country has eased, I tend to be quite anxious and often catch colds. Today, I was reluctantly taken by my family to a buffet at Han Lai Harbor Restaurant. There ...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, although it's mealtime, based on your description, it seems that the other person was at a different table. Currently, there are no local cases in Taiwan, and all foreign entrants are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine, so it is unlikely that you have COVID-19. H...