Experts fear we will run out of greek letters before we run out of variants
Now up to the Lambda variant. Models from IHME and ICL suggest we will run out of Greek letters before we run out of variants. Consequently, experts think we may…
Do you suffer from Long Covid? You may and not even realize it
(Paraphrased as seen on social media) If you suffer from depression, lack of motivation, irritability, bursts of anger, fear and anxiety, loss of faith in institutions, even in science itself,…
CDC announces fully vaccinated no longer need to wear face masks when on Zoom teleconferences
CDC announced today that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear face masks when on Zoom teleconference calls, and no longer need to wear their face mask for social…
Efficiency in Agriculture
Many think the quaint and tranquil working the land by hand is the future of agriculture. Uh, no, its ont. In some ways, it is not surprising that many of…
They were wearing face masks here
This is an Oregon beach, photographed earlier this week. As you can see, it is very crowded – hah hah. Social distancing is clearly tough to do – hah hah.…
Surge in good news as study shows decline in graphs
I saw this on social media. It dates back at least to April of 2020 but is just as relevant now.
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.
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 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…
Don’t hold a get together, hold a protest!
The order, which takes effect Monday and will last until at least Dec. 21, exempts church services and protests, which county health officials said are constitutionally protected. Source: More California…
We tried 200 covid-19 vaccines so you don’t have to!
You just know this is coming – It’s time to start writing future headlines in the absurd style media has adopted as the “new normal” where everything is sensationalized or…
Hilarious video about our pandemic planning and response
https://youtu.be/aWl7kQZHZE0
Software Quality Assurance amusement of the day
I seem to run into many software defects, ranging from the amusing, like this one, to serious errors. I occasionally do screen captures and post them on my personal Facebook…