COVID Chaos: A Comprehensive Guide to the 2019 SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic

By Robert J. Sherertz and Jon S. Abramson, two esteemed Emeritus Professors of Infectious Diseases, “COVID Chaos” is a timely and insightful book that chronicles the 2019 SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in real-time, from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021. With a combined experience of over 70 years in infectious disease care and research, the authors provide a unique perspective on the pandemic, drawing from their extensive knowledge of outbreaks, including the HIV pandemic and the 2009 Influenza pandemic.

Through this book, the authors aim to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the global impact of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, covering multiple perspectives, including those of patients, healthcare providers, global citizens, and public health officials. The book also delves into the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2, exploring how it caused disease at individual and global levels, and compares it with other organisms capable of causing outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics.

A Comprehensive and Accessible Guide

Written to be engaging and informative, “COVID Chaos” is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the COVID-19 pandemic and its far-reaching consequences. The book begins with three first-person accounts from physicians involved in COVID-19 care during the early pandemic, offering a glimpse into the overwhelming experiences faced by healthcare workers.

The book then tracks the pandemic’s course from Wuhan, China, to other parts of the world, examining public health interventions at various levels, from hospitals to local communities and countries. The authors also explore the broad spectrum of COVID-19 disease, including its clinical and pathophysiological aspects, as well as its global collateral damage.

Key Topics and Insights

The book provides in-depth coverage of:

• SARS-CoV-2 vaccine development, testing, and the geopolitical challenges of vaccine deployment
• The origin of SARS-CoV-2 and its place among other pandemic-causing organisms
• Late-breaking pandemic events, including the Omicron variant
• A global photo essay capturing the pandemic’s impact

With its comprehensive approach and accessible language, “COVID Chaos” is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Product Details:

• Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc
• Language: English
• Paperback: 548 pages
• ISBN-10: 9811265607
• ISBN-13: 978-9811265600