#Pandemic

SWEDEN AND CORONAVIRUS. I could have spent the entire pandemic debunking (clickbaity) and sensation-happy journalists and talking heads on their (mis)representation of Sweden. I didn't, so here's a short thread
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so many of the greatest minds of this generation are dedicated to solving consumer tech problems. how do we keep people entertained, make them buy more, learn more about them
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This is appalling, but I have questions."Hundreds of Victorian disability homes are still without COVID safety plans, fuelling concerns outbreaks in the sector could quickly escalate into soaring numbers of
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Ok, I think it's time for some industry real-talk. It's not the 80s, 90s, or even 2000s anymore. It's 2021 in the middle of a global pandemic, and the publishing
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I have some questions: 1) If you found out you were gonna pass away tomorrow, what would you have for your final meal? 2) Are you introverted or extroverted? 3)
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The pandemic will soon be over. The fix is in. If under updated WHO guidance, the pcr tests only consider cycles of 20 or less, official test positives will plummet,
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I couldn't make this up if I tried: World Health Organization 'Goodwill Ambassador' James Chau now has his tweets locked. "Only approved followers can see @jameschau's tweets."Move comes after
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As millions of Americans celebrated @potus's inauguration, some of my former colleagues in the health insurance industry were quietly celebrating some news of their own: their *most profitable year ever*.
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Thoughts Fri. I'm used to this government lying to Canadians but when I saw that interview of @PattyHajdu I just saw red and my blood boiled .With a straight face
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Why do some non-UK nationals sleep rough and what happens to them when they do?A thread made of stories… EU citizens:‘It wasn’t hard to find work, but it was hard
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“It’s a really proud time to work for the NHS, I was glad I was able to do my bit." @KimDaybell Congrats Kim Daybell, Polly Swann & Vicky Wright being
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WE ARE IN A PANDEMIC: If there is a time to push to make healthcare a human right, its now. Ppl of all income levels need to be able to
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The Gomes 'herd immunity' paper is, I believe, mathematically correct. I find it actually useful to conceptualise why 'pandemic waves' die out, well below classical 'herd immunity' thresholds and despite
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Back before Covid struck, I used to take my kids to The Nuture Barn, a lovely play space, owned by Mel. I got to know Mel over endless cups of
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Seeing lots of uni students (understandably) freaking out on my tl about difficulty focusing on coursework/revision during a pandemic. Here is a thread of some techniques that help(ed) me as
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Hello, here's a quick thread on some Valentine's/Date advice that can help out if you are struggling to enjoy the dating experience or the holiday due to the pandemic.My perspective
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