Flu pandemics for the last 250 years have had two peaks. Weather does not appear to effect their severity. Original assessment of the basic reproductive number, i.e., R0, of COVID-19 was ~2.5, with the Wikipedia entry on herd immunity citing a possibility as low as 1.4. But, R0 of COVID-19 has been reassessed, and it … Continue reading Grim News: Cutting Through the COVID-19 Bullshit
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Someone Needs to Ventilate the Air From the Smell of Bullshit
"Ford Motor Co said on Monday it will produce 50,000 ventilators over the next 100 days at a plant in Michigan in cooperation with General Electric's healthcare unit, and can then build 30,000 per month as needed to treat patients afflicted with the coronavirus."—Nick Carey, "Ford, GE to produce 50,000 ventilators in 100 days." Reuters. … Continue reading Someone Needs to Ventilate the Air From the Smell of Bullshit
The Great Empty
The New York Times has photos from around the world showing empty public spaces and gives a visualization to the meaning of social distancing that they are calling The Great Empty. Worth a look.
Is Now a Good Time to Trip on Psychedelics?
Vice.com asking the important questions. My initial reaction was, "Of course not." And, "No," appears to be the ultimate conclusion of the article. But, perhaps a more interesting question than it seems at first. "It’s sometimes said that a proper trip takes three days: one to prep (especially if you follow more severe protocols around … Continue reading Is Now a Good Time to Trip on Psychedelics?
The Edge of Life
Don’t Panic: The Comprehensive Ars Technica Guide to the Coronavirus
"This new coronavirus—dubbed SARS-CoV-2—is unquestionably dangerous. It causes a disease called COVID-19, which can be deadly, particularly for older people and those with underlying health conditions. While the death rate among infected people is unclear, even some current low estimates are seven-fold higher than the estimate for seasonal influenza.And SARS-CoV-2 is here in the US, … Continue reading Don’t Panic: The Comprehensive Ars Technica Guide to the Coronavirus
The P Word: Pandemic
"We want – and need – to hear advice like this: * Try to get a few extra months’ worth of prescription meds, if possible. * Think through now how we will take care of sick family members while trying not to get infected. * Cross-train key staff at work so one person’s absence won’t derail our organization’s ability to function.* Practice touching our faces less. So how … Continue reading The P Word: Pandemic
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