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Smart Talk: COVID questions answered

Heather Brown, right, is tested for COVID-19 at a new walk-up testing site at Chief Sealth High School, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Seattle.

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Heather Brown, right, is tested for COVID-19 at a new walk-up testing site at Chief Sealth High School, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Seattle.

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It has been almost 10 months since the COVID-19 pandemic began in the U.S. Since that day at the end of February, more than 13 million people have tested positive for the virus with nearly 270-thousand dying from it. In Pennsylvania, more than 358,000 have contracted the virus and nearly 11-thousand have died.

We have learned much about COVID-19, how the virus is spread, who is at risk and the role of face masks. However, many people still have questions about the virus, how to avoid exposure, what to do if you experience symptoms and the impact of gatherings and keeping children in school.

Dr. John Goldman is an infectious disease specialist with UPMC Pinnacle and he joins us on Friday’s Smart Talk to answer questions about COVID-19 and slowing the spread.

Dr. Goldman has been on Smart Talk previously to answer questions about the virus. His appearance Friday will be a good indicator of how much has changed and what has been learned about the coronavirus.

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