Scott W. Atlas, MD - former chief of neuroradiology at Stanford University Medical Center: "Let’s stop underemphasizing empirical evidence while instead doubling down on hypothetical models. Facts matter." https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/494034-the-data-are-in-stop-the-panic-and-end-the-total-isolation">https://thehill.com/opinion/h...
"The appropriate policy, based on fundamental biology & the evidence already in hand, is to institute a more focused strategy: Strictly protect the known vulnerable, self-isolate the mildly sick and open most workplaces & small businesses with prudent large-group precautions."
"Fact 1: The overwhelming majority of people do not have any significant risk of dying from COVID-19."
"Fact 2: Protecting older, at-risk people eliminates hospital overcrowding."
"Fact 3: Vital population immunity is prevented by total isolation policies, prolonging the problem."
"Fact 4: People are dying because other medical care is not getting done due to hypothetical projections."
"Fact 5: We have a clearly defined population at risk who can be protected with targeted measures."