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Christian Drosten has made a name for himself with solid expert opinion since the outbreak of the crown pandemic. In the meantime, he also has to suffer this, something for which colleagues are also responsible.
- In the Corona crisis * Christian Drosten is one of the most wanted experts.
- The virologist also knows the dark side of the new fame.
- In his podcast, he warns of dangerous development.
Munich: there must be a lot of anger accumulated Christian Drosten *. The virologist has been trying to the best of his knowledge and belief since the outbreak of the crown pandemic * the new and still largely unknown virusreport its peculiarities and the resulting dangers to humanity. But he is increasingly exposed to reproach for his advice and explanations. Because too much dangerous medium knowledge circulates in the times of the Crown. And therefore, conspiracy theorists are getting more and more water *.
Now Drosten, who already defended himself against fake news in a public letter, took the opportunity to vent after all these negative experiences. In its Podcast “NDR” “Corona virus update”, in which the director of the Charité institute in Berlin regularly shares his findings, now defended himself with clear words. And basically he made clear the biggest problem of this crisis: Everyone has an opinion on the corona virus – Because it affects us all. And many want to share theirs in the most complete way possible.
Drosten and the Crown Crisis: “Some Doctors and Professors Fool Around the World”
So Drosten scolds many Social media posts like videos, “some of which have millions of views and full of nonsense They are “. Absolute lay people, you might think. But not only clearly denounces their need for communication:” There are some Doctors and teachers who put some nonsense on the world who have never worked on these issues. But who do you believe because of his academic qualifications. “
Not forgetting the “royal conspiracy theorists” who have long appeared in demonstrations across the country. Experts like Drosten himself would suffer this because his experience * is at least questioned in view of the completely contradictory opinions: “The echo returns in the form of Allegations and questions.“
In the same breath as the political heavyweights: Christian Drosten is directly tackled in demonstrations.
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Drosten in the Corona crisis: the myth of the artificially generated virus was disproved
So he should be happier that Discussion of an artificially generated virus he’s definitely “off the table”. Because true Interface on the main surface protein they have now been discovered by researchers in China and Europe independently of each other in a very similar way in bats *. “Although it is a little different from the SARS-CoV-2 virus in humans, it is very, very similar,” Drosten explains on the podcast.
In the process, you can also refute another virologist. the French Luc Montagnier, The 2008 Nobel Prize laureate, had stated on a television show that the coronavirus could only have been artificially produced because the Genetics also contains HIV sequences. would do. “It is difficult for a scientist active in virology to say that a Nobel prizes in virology spread nonsense“Drosten judges:” But this doesn’t make any sense. “The issue now is” just done. “
Drosten and the Crown Crisis: Experts Must Stay in Their Area of Expertise
But precisely the advance of researchers from other scientific fields cannot understand Drosten: “I am also a professor. But I would never dare to advertise anything, that too so much opinion include ”. As an example, mention bacteria that you are not familiar with. Because although it is popular opinion, in Virus and bacteria if it were “almost the same”, scientists would know that this is not the case.
Drosten’s reproach: experts would share information in a foreign area that lacks foundation: “These are general places that don’t go beyond the knowledge of the student’s textbook knowledgeAnd that’s especially dangerous: “This is how you back up the really dangerous conspiracy theorists. That is irresponsible. ” It doesn’t reveal who exactly Drosten’s criticism refers to.
Drosten and the Crown Crisis: Praise for the SPD Politician, Lauterbach
For this, the Emsländer native expressly praises a colleague: Karl Lauterbach. The SPD politician and health expert needs a particularly thick coat these days, he is always the Target of protestersthose who vehemently demand great relaxation or want to have recognized the crown crisis directly as an element of the state to consolidate and expand power.
“I read how he was criticized. Commentators wrote that he should. go less on talk shows and pay attention to how he behaves like this, “Drosten jumps towards the Bundestag member:” That points to a person and therefore complies with the content that the person says, but this content is absolutely correct“
Drosten and the Crown Crisis: Talk Show Allegation Against Lauterbach High School
Lauterbach simply gives the “state of affairs”: “He knows the way and is familiar with his basic training Epidemiologist. “Because of his experience,” It doesn’t matter if someone thinks they are sitting on talk shows too much. It is made public and reports with correct content“
For example, the passionate airline recently had the most likely. Group testing efficiency removed But also the rapids Relaxation in the hospitality * criticized Because in closed rooms, exhalation and cough would result Aerosol spraysDrosten said accordingly one should Air circulation be given.
Warning in the crisis: SPD politician Karl Lauterbach does not want to rush into anything during the crown pandemic.
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Drosten and the crown crisis: the exterior areas of the restaurant can be used without hesitation
Against that Outdoor areas of restaurants. a relatively safe area, especially since a distance of two meters is probably not necessary. Therefore, the risk of infection * is largely avoided. Drosten’s explanation: “Everything that is spread about aerosol transmission disappears.” For indoor use, it is essential that Open window.
Corrective action for places without an outdoor area can basically be created simply. This is how Drosten stimulates bureaucracy a little less in these unusual times: “Why don’t you let restaurateurs do that? Share sidewalks? In these times exceptions can be made to municipalities and say that the Pubs set their tables on the sidewalk – as long as they do not endanger pedestrians. “
A proposal that should also be well received by opponents of the restrictions. Among others, those who recently did not want to gain much from the Drosten experience.
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