The epidemiologists Strike Back: Revenge of the Models Episode III
Fearful of the damage that may occur from the continued surge in good news, epidemiologists are striking back. WE HAVE MODELS. Late last week, the Institute for Health Metrics and…
“Experts” warn of “exponential growth” of good news surge
The surge in good news is global. Epidemiologists are preparing counter measures.
California’s non-existent holiday surge
There was a surge in epidemiologists saying there would be a surge in post holiday cases of Covid-19. There was also a surge in news reports saying that California’s expanding…
Surge in really good news continues, epidemiologists issue new warning
Antiviral drug: An obscure plant-based antiviral drug is “highly effective” against COVID-19, a new study has shown. Researchers at the University of Nottingham found that thapsigargin “triggers a highly effective…
The Covid Tracking Project will discontinue tracking as of March 7, 2021
More here. They intend to publish links to alternative data sources that are now available to the public.
2 masks are better, 2 masks are worse, 3 masks are even better, Cloth masks don’t work…whatever
February 2020 – Certified masks do not work when used by the public April 2020 – Uncertified cloth masks made of random materials using unknown designs, assembled by persons of…
Would be cheaper to buy each person a car: “WES commuter rail is costing TriMet $108 per passenger”
In December 2020, the operation costs per rider for WES was $108, compared to $9.32 for MAX light rail and $9.82 for bus service. Source: WES commuter rail is costing…
White Female privilege: Twice as many women as men have been vaccinated
Of the 13 million Americans who got at least one dose between Dec. 14 and Jan. 14, 63% were women Source: COVID-19 live updates: Moderna president hopeful for herd immunity…
How multi-day averaging time shifts data
Understandably, we all use 7-day, or 14 or 15-day or even 30 day moving averages to review trends. This is very useful when the underlying data has wild swings. This…
I witnessed the last of the scheduled “firefalls” to occur in Yosemite National Park
A long time ago, park staff would push a pile of burning embers off of Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park in an evening display of a “Fire fall” that…
The vaccines only work if you post a selfie on social media
Why you’re seeing coronavirus vaccine selfies all over Facebook and Twitter – CNET If you read the instructions, it says the vaccine will fail to activate unless you post a…
My little chart seems to have stirred up a hornet’s nest :)
The Oregon Health Authority stopped providing biographical details for each death, such as age, county, gender, date of a positive coronavirus test and date of death. Source: Gov. Kate Brown’s…
the impact of EVs on climate, good but not a panacea yet
True … One critical sector is transportation, which generates 28% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions — more than either electric power production or industry. … The media spotlight on EVs…
Another interesting finding from my Oregon public health data analysis
Previously, I transcribed about 1,600 Oregon Covid-19 death records by hand and discovered the public facing presentation of deaths was misleading – it had time shifted past deaths into the…
Pickup EVs could be practical for local businesses
Am thinking contractors, local businesses, etc could all be in the pick up EV market. For one thing, range is not such a big issue (even though most have decent…