Pandemic Expert Predicts Second, ‘Even Worse’ Wave Of Coronavirus Infections Next Winter
As millions of people across the United States and around the world are self-isolating in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, Dr. Dena Grayson, a medical doctor, scientist, and expert on deadly pandemic diseases, says we are currently in the “first wave” of coronavirus infections. TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: How Has the Coronavirus Changed Your Life? Dr. Grayson predicts that as summer approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere will become the new “hot zone” for COVID-19 as it becomes their winter season. “Come next flu season when it starts in that kind of October time-frame, we expect that this virus will kind of boomerang back here to the north, causing a second, even worse wave of infections.” WATCH: ‘We All Have To Be Vigilant,’ Says Expert On Pandemic Diseases Dr. Grayson says she has been calling for a nation-wide lockdown for the past several weeks, because without any proven treatments, “The only defense we have against this virus right now is to shelter.” Watch the video above to find out why she says staying at home will help save lives. And later, what does Dr. Grayson say about current efforts to develop both a coronavirus vaccine and treatments for COVID-19? Check here to find out where you can see more from Wednesday’s Dr. Phil. Information regarding the evolving coronavirus pandemic changes daily, as those studying and responding to the disease acquire more data. For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, please visit the Centers for Disease Control And Prevention (CDC) website at cdc.gov. TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Is quarantine ruining your life? Dr. Phil tells compelling stories about real people. The Dr. Phil Show is an American daytime talk show and TV series with host and personality Dr. Phil McGraw, who offers advice from his experience as a psychologist. The show provides the most comprehensive forum on mental health issues in the history of television. For over a decade, Dr. McGraw has used the show's platform to make psychology accessible to the general public by addressing important personal and social issues. Here on the Dr. Phil YouTube channel, you will find the best moments, highlights, and segments from the TV show. We upload new videos every day, so make sure you subscribe and ring the bell for all notifications, so you don't miss a single one. Full episodes of the Dr. Phil Show premiere every weekday on CBS, with a new season premiering every fall in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Each full episode contains an interview or multiple interviews with doctors, teens, families, parents, kids, and more. The executive producers are Phil McGraw and showrunner Oprah Winfrey of OWN. Dr. Phil is the top-rated daytime talk show attracting millions of viewers every day alongside other talk shows, including The Ellen Show with Ellen DeGeneres, The Dr. Oz Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and The Steve Wilkos Show. Dr. Phil makes regular appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Dr. Phil has also done crossovers with 90 Day Fiancé and Inside Edition. Do you want to be on the show? https://bit.ly/BeOnDrPhilShow https://www.drphil.com Facebook: / drphilshow Twitter: / drphil Instagram: / drphil TikTok: / drphil #DrPhil #PhilMcGraw #DrPhilShow
