Covid Chaos: What Happened and Why

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Covid Chaos: What Happened and Why

By Robert J. Sherertz, Jon S. Abramson
COVID Chaos is a book about the 2019 SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic that was written real time, spanning the time from March 31, 2020 through December 31, 2021, by two Emeritus Professors of Infectious Diseases (Adult – RJS, Pediatrics – JSA). RJS’s and JSA’s careers began with the HIV pandemic, involved collaboration with the 2009 Influenza pandemic, and now are finishing up with the Coronavirus pandemic. The authors have broad experience with outbreaks, from the local level (RJS had career long responsibilities for controlling outbreaks at medical school hospitals and worked taking care of COVID-19 patients during the pandemic), all the way up to the pandemic level (JSA wrote a book about the 2009 Influenza pandemic and has worked with the WHO for the past 10 years.The aim of the book is to give the reader some insight into the global impact of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak during the first two years, from multiple perspectives (patient, healthcare provider, global citizen, public health, economic, geopolitical). An attempt was also made to understand how SARS-CoV-2 caused disease, both its pathogenesis at the individual patient level, and globally, as to how it was so successful at causing a pandemic and how it compares with other organisms capable of causing outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics. It is written to be of interest to anyone who likes to read and wants to know more about what happened during the COVID-19 pandemic and why.COVID Chaos was written by two infectious disease physicians, who each have over 35 years of experience caring for patients with a large variety of infectious diseases. Additionally, both did research in understanding the pathogenesis of infectious diseases, and collectively have many years of experience handling outbreaks at the local level, have been involved with guideline documents making recommendations for reducing infections at the national level, and have global experience managing international infectious diseases.The book begins with three first person accounts from physicians involved in COVID-19 care during the early pandemic, when it was overwhelming hospitals.It then tracks its course from Wuhan, China, to other parts of the world, while comparing and contrasting public health interventions, both at the hospital and local community level, all the way up to country level.The book attempts to understand the broad spectrum of COVID-19 disease, both clinically and pathophysiologically, as well as its global collateral damage. It explores in depth SARS-CoV-2 vaccine development, testing and the geopolitical problems with vaccine deployment, and attempts to understand the origin of SARS-CoV-2 and its place in the pantheon of other organisms causing pandemics.The book concludes with some late breaking pandemic events at the end of 2021 (Omicron variant, etc.) and a global photo essay about the pandemic.

COVID Chaos is a captivating book that delves into the global impact of the 2019 SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. Co-authored by Robert J. Sherertz and Jon S. Abramson, two eminent Infectious Disease experts, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the pandemic from multiple perspectives. Written in real-time between March 2020 and December 2021, COVID Chaos offers a unique glimpse into the tumultuous period that defined the early stages of the pandemic.

Both Sherertz and Abramson bring decades of experience and expertise to the pages of this book. Having previously tackled pandemics such as HIV and the 2009 Influenza, the authors have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of infectious diseases. Their backgrounds range from local outbreak control to global collaborations with organizations like the WHO, making them well-equipped to analyze the COVID-19 pandemic.

The aim of COVID Chaos is to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of how SARS-CoV-2 caused disease, both at the individual and global levels. The authors explore the pathogenesis of the virus, examining why it was so successful in causing a pandemic. By comparing it with other organisms capable of outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics, this book offers invaluable insights into the nature of infectious diseases.

One of the key strengths of this book is its accessibility. Sherertz and Abramson’s engaging writing style ensures that it appeals to a wide range of readers. Whether you have a background in medicine or are simply curious about the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID Chaos provides a wealth of information that is both informative and captivating. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of what happened during the pandemic and why.

COVID Chaos begins with three gripping first-person accounts from physicians who were on the front lines of the pandemic when healthcare systems were overwhelmed. These personal stories ground the book in the reality of healthcare during a crisis. The authors then trace the origins of the virus from Wuhan, China, to its global spread, exploring the various public health interventions employed at different levels.

The book also delves into the wide spectrum of COVID-19 disease, both in terms of clinical manifestations and pathophysiology. It examines the collateral damage caused by the pandemic, such as its economic and geopolitical implications. Vaccine development and testing are explored in great detail, including the challenges faced in vaccine deployment. Furthermore, COVID Chaos investigates the mysterious origins of SARS-CoV-2 and its place among other pathogens that have caused pandemics throughout history.

In its final chapters, COVID Chaos discusses late-breaking events at the end of 2021, such as the emergence of the Omicron variant. The book concludes with a powerful global photo essay that captures the essence of the pandemic, offering a visual representation of the chaos and resilience that defined this historic period.

Product Details

Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc (April 17, 2023)
Language: English
Format: eBook (548 pages)
ISBN-10: 9811265607
ISBN-13: 978-9811265600

Order your copy of COVID Chaos today and embark on a journey through one of the most challenging periods in recent history. This book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and an invaluable resource for understanding the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Note: For an enhanced reading experience, consider ordering the accompanying video documentary that provides a visual narrative of the events described in the book. The combination of the book and the video will provide a comprehensive understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic from different perspectives.