Good modeling report from OHSU
If you have read this blog you know that I view most disease models as on par with astrology. I just read this report: ohsu-covid-oregon-trends_202108101.pdf The summary is that daily…
Another superspreader event that did not spread
Chicago health officials on Thursday reported 203 cases of COVID-19 connected to Lollapalooza, casting it as a number that was anticipated and not yet linked to any hospitalizations or deaths.…
Fail: Oregon’s public health guessed wrong
Six weeks ago today, the governor held a ceremony to reopen. Now she’ll announce details of a new statewide mask mandate to slow the delta variant. Source: Here’s what Gov.…
Low code: The end of software engineering for apps?
Application development tools haven been improving for decades and are to the point where many applications no longer require the skills of a highly trained software engineer: When I was…
CDC recommends shaving of beards
Certain types of facial hair, like beards, can make mask fitting difficult. Masks that fit well protect you better. To have a better fit, people with beards can shave their…
Oregon announces statewide mask mandates for all vaccinated persons
It’s Shroedinger’s Vaccine: They both work and do not work simultaneously! We are now at day #528 of 15-days to flatten the curve. This chart absolutely positively proves that facial…
Time to start hoarding again
Yesterday, I completed a long cross country driving trip. On the last day, we encountered a restaurant that had just gone out of business, other restaurants that are back to…
Blame the people
This is what happens when “experts” are completely disconnected from real people and real lives: As someone else said about this, “Tell me you are a public health official without…
Axios notes the confusing messaging from public health experts
Trust has been lost: “The Biden administration’s handling of the Delta surge has left Americans confused and frustrated, fueling media overreaction and political manipulation,” Axios’ Mike Allen wrote over the…