APP - Coronavirus Information

Masks - do they work. This surprised me. It seems distancing and being outside are the way to go if you are in high risk group.

'Filter efficiency was measured across a wide range of small particle sizes (0.02 to 1 µm) at 33 and 99 L/min. N95 respirators had efficiencies greater than 95% (as expected). For the entire range of particles tested, t-shirts had 10% efficiency, scarves 10% to 20%, cloth masks 10% to 30%, sweatshirts 20% to 40%, and towels 40%. All of the cloth masks and materials had near zero efficiency at 0.3 µm, a particle size that easily penetrates into the lungs.4'

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-per...ntary-masks-all-covid-19-not-based-sound-data


'The coronavirus infodemic'

'How the coronavirus sparked a tsunami of misinformation. Here's everything you need to know:'

https://theweek.com/articles/914457/coronavirus-infodemic


'Women leaders eschew 'macho-man' politics in COVID-19 response'

https://theweek.com/articles/913978/women-leaders-eschew-machoman-politics-covid19-response
 
Hello midcan5,

midcan5 said:
'The coronavirus infodemic'

'How the coronavirus sparked a tsunami of misinformation. Here's everything you need to know:'

https://theweek.com/articles/914457/coronavirus-infodemic


'Women leaders eschew 'macho-man' politics in COVID-19 response'

https://theweek.com/articles/913978/women-leaders-eschew-machoman-politics-covid19-response


'Our weird behavior during the pandemic is messing with AI models'

https://www.technologyreview.com/20...rning-amazon-retail-fraud-humans-in-the-loop/
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Most of that misinformation either originates from or is recycled by the president.
 
"A chief concern is that coronaviruses do not tend to trigger long-lasting immunity. About a quarter of common colds are caused by human coronaviruses, but the immune response fades so rapidly that people can become reinfected the next year."

'Why we might not get a coronavirus vaccine'

'Politicians have become more cautious about immunisation prospects. They are right to be'

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/22/why-we-might-not-get-a-coronavirus-vaccine

"Heymann says it is too soon to know how the pandemic will pan out. “We don’t understand the destiny of this virus,” he says. “Will it continue to circulate after its first pandemic? Or will it, like some other pandemic viruses, disappear or become less virulent? That we do not know.”"
 
Everyone please check out the book linked below. Definitely worth your time.


'5 ways to prevent another 100,000 coronavirus deaths in the US (and beyond)'

'It’s time to fix the glaring gaps in death data and drastically improve measures to keep the coronavirus out of nursing homes.'


https://www.vox.com/2020/5/26/21270703/coronavirus-deaths-us-world-covid-19-nursing-homes


Read it read it readit:

'Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs' by Michael T. Osterholm, Mark Olshaker

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/30841977-deadliest-enemy
 
I hate wearing these masks, but it seems they do help prevent the spread of Covid-19. PA requires them and even in remote areas people wear them. Some wear them outside walking which seems a bit much to me. Anyway this article is sorta funny. We may like certain Asian nations wear them more often going forward.

'Coronavirus: Call for clear face masks to be 'the norm''

https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-52764355
 
Hope all are well. And read this book if you want your eyes opened. 'Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs' by Michael T. Osterholm, Mark Olshaker

'How to Safely Travel on Mass Transit During Coronavirus'

'To stay protected from Covid-19 on buses, trains and planes, experts say to focus more on distance from fellow passengers than air ventilation or surfaces.'

https://www.citylab.com/transportat...ion-travel-planes-trains-buses-subway/611656/



'Coronavirus May Be a Blood Vessel Disease, Which Explains Everything'

'Many of the infection’s bizarre symptoms have one thing in common'

https://elemental.medium.com/corona...isease-which-explains-everything-2c4032481ab2
 
Hopefully no one is misusing household products that can harm you.

'Gargling with bleach? Americans misusing disinfectants to prevent coronavirus, survey finds'
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...coronavirus-infection-us-survey-idUSKBN23C2P2


'Face masks may reduce COVID-19 spread by 85%, WHO-backed study suggests'
https://www.livescience.com/face-masks-eye-protection-covid-19-prevention.html


'Man Behind Sweden’s Controversial Virus Strategy Admits Mistakes'
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...-virus-strategy-says-he-got-some-things-wrong
 
midcan5 said:
Hope everyone is doing well in this crazy time. My wife and I are out often and I have to admit the lack of traffic is nice. But I'd rather things were back to normal. The stay at home is fine up to a point, but so long you practice safe distancing etc all should be good. Lots of stuff online so I'll only share one new piece.


'Coronavirus tips: How to grocery shop safely'


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licking toilets is best.
 
As death rates continue to climb and America becomes number one in COVID-19 sickness and death, one wonders why it is so easy that political affiliation manages the mind and reality of some people?

'The Virus Will Win' Americans are pretending that the pandemic is over. It certainly is not.'
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/virus-will-win/612946/


'The coronavirus’s high asymptomatic rate shows we need to rethink how to control the pandemic'
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opin...symptomatic-covid-19-carriers-are-infectious/
 
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