Mitigation measures are lacking in evidence
The next time your local politician or public health director tells you it’s Based on ScienceTM, show them this: Non-drug interventions should be based on evidence. We need to generate…
Elementary classrooms re-open with bare walls, desks, no books or toys
And these “rules” are completely different from one district to another because its random Covid-theatrics not based on evidence: kindergarten classroom without toys, books, counting buttons, a reading chair, or…
Surge in good news: “UK study finds strong immune responses from one dose of Pfizer COVID-19 shot”
One dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine offers an immune response similar to that generated by infection and could also offer protection from variants to people who have previously had the…
Texas, 2 weeks post “apocalyptic forecasts”
I had on my reminder list to check back on the situation in Texas, two weeks after their state removed all restrictions. Numerous “experts” predicted apocalypse. But two weeks later,…
One year later: Smart phone, Bluetooth-based contact tracing apps remain AWOL
One year ago, the tech sector jumped in with a plan to develop smart phone based contact detection apps. These would use Bluetooth to estimate potential contacts with someone later…
Surge in good news: AstraZeneca Covid vaccine 79% effective in U.S. trial
The safety and efficacy analysis of the vaccine was based on 32,449 participants in a phase 3 trial. Source: AstraZeneca Covid vaccine 79% effective in U.S. trial
Epidemiologist believes democracy should be declared null and void during a pandemic
In 2020, I saw one public health officer say the Constitution may be suspended during a pandemic. Unfortunately, I did not save that at the time. (If you are wondering,…
Another superspreader event that didn’t spread
Jan 11-12, 2021: Thousands of University of Alabama football fans partied in the street near campus after the Crimson Tide defeated Ohio State 52-24 for the national championship, ignoring pleas…
Sick: School district wants kids to wear Covid-19 trackers
When middle and high school students go back to campus, they’ll have the option to wear a lanyard that keeps track of social distancing, alerting students when they get too…
Surge in good news: Florida schools re-opened – and nothing happened
Meanwhile, back in lock down havens schools remain mostly closed … because epi-astrology! Schools in the state have avoided major outbreaks of Covid-19 and maintained case rates lower than those…