I have a short but important blog today. Over the next few weeks the first wave of the pandemic will crest in most of the US. What makes this time so important is that this first surge of the virus cuts through the population most aggressively. There is no immunity among us and the spread can beContinue reading “Focus Everyone: These are the most important weeks of the pandemic!”
Category Archives: Social Distancing
Seven reasons to be optimistic about the coronavirus pandemic
I thought I would end the week on a positive note! Despite the remarkable challenges we are facing there are reasons to be optimistic. Science, circumstances and even natures evolution may combine to make this event managable and something we can learn from for future pandemics. Here are seven reasons why the US could controlContinue reading “Seven reasons to be optimistic about the coronavirus pandemic”
Why more young people are getting sick with coronavirus infections…
Executive Summary There has been a noted increase in young people getting seriously sick with coronavirus infection While young people are much less likely to become seriously ill with the infection, it was always clear that it could happen There may be medical reasons behind these serious illnesses including immune problems. Some individuals immune systemsContinue reading “Why more young people are getting sick with coronavirus infections…”
Covid-19 Testing vs. Social Distancing
A lot has been said about testing for COVID-19. Many people have suggested that we have been late in getting mass testing started. In fact, even without a test we did the prudent tasks of social distancing and essentially instituting a quarantine on anyone from affected areas (travel ban from Asia). It is always betterContinue reading “Covid-19 Testing vs. Social Distancing”
Pandemic Pondering 