Today, Explained Covid-19, explained by Carl (who has it)
Mar 3, 2020
Carl Goldman, owner of KHTS Radio and recent COVID-19 survivor from the Diamond Princess cruise, shares his gripping personal odyssey aboard the quarantined ship. He discusses the emotional toll of isolation and his symptoms while quarantined in Omaha. Kelsey Piper provides insights on the broader pandemic impact, highlighting the complexity of community transmission and public health responses in the U.S. Together, they blend serious reflections with humor, touching on everything from vaccine developments to the unexpected fame of Crocs and even misunderstandings surrounding Corona beer.
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Cruise Cut Short
- Carl Goldman gifted his wife a Southeast Asia cruise on the Diamond Princess for Christmas.
- The cruise was cut short due to a passenger testing positive for COVID-19 after disembarking.
Quarantine Extended
- The initial 24-hour quarantine on the Diamond Princess turned into 14 days as more cases emerged.
- Over 700 passengers and crew tested positive, with six deaths reported.
Medevac and Quarantine
- Carl Goldman was evacuated on a U.S. medevac flight but developed a high fever mid-flight.
- He was quarantined on the plane and later transported to a biocontainment facility in Omaha.