In this video, MS Reporter Dominic talks to Professor Gavin Giovannoni 🎙️❔ about a topic that’s rightly of huge interest to the whole MS community: what are the implications of #coronavirus (COVID-19) 🦠 for someone with multiple sclerosis?

We learn about what the virus is, how it might affect someone with MS, strategies we can all use to protect ourselves, and a definitive answer on the big ‘mask question’…. It’s important to note that what’s been discussed in this video may well change in the coming weeks. This is a rapidly evolving situation, but at Shift.ms we’re doing all we can to provide the most accurate, trusted and current information and advice on coronavirus.

This interview was accurate as of time of recording (11/03/20). We’ll keep all our public information under review.

If you’re looking for further reading on Coronavirus and MS :

🔹 MS Reporter Dominic’s blog on Shift.ms – An “MSers guide” to share the facts and dispel myth and worry here 👉 https://bit.ly/3cPxHPn

🔹 Barts MS Blog – Very regular posts from the Barts MS team, commenting on the good, bad and other aspects of MS research here 👉 https://bit.ly/2Qa1pVy

🔹 MS Society – Statement from MS Society medical advisors giving helpful, practical advice on COVID-19 Coronavirus, kept under continual review here 👉 https://bit.ly/2TIa3wI

🔹 MS Trust – Great advice for MSers on what the virus is, risk and prevention here 👉 https://bit.ly/33dBcLc

🔹 NHS website – for clear information on symptoms, transmission and what to do if you think you might have Coronavirus here 👉 https://bit.ly/2TMdu5M

🔹 Guidance from the Association of British Neurologists on the use of DMTs during Coronavirus epidemic (info for healthcare professionals and MSers) here 👉 https://bit.ly/38Lssx5