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1/ Love . @tntradioempire, but listen boys: NOBODY puts tequila in the relief-pitcher spot.
Listen live, online, via streaming-& catch them on The Doctors soon!
We covered ALL #COVID19 because this country is an epidemiologist's nightmare. Please see the thread.
Listen live, online, via streaming-& catch them on The Doctors soon!
We covered ALL #COVID19 because this country is an epidemiologist's nightmare. Please see the thread.
2/ Folks: if you *honestly* believe that only 44 cases of #COVID have occurred in 1.2 BILLION people traveling by air, I have a bridge to sell you in London.
The study *by the airline* industry did not test all 1.2BIL people.
Denominators matter. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-airlines-risks/bad-math-airlines-covid-safety-analysis-challenged-by-expert-idUSKBN27411C
The study *by the airline* industry did not test all 1.2BIL people.
Denominators matter. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-airlines-risks/bad-math-airlines-covid-safety-analysis-challenged-by-expert-idUSKBN27411C
3/ The . @CDCgov estimates at least 11K have been exposed-& likely more, given lack of contact tracing + people's unwillingness to admit symptoms.
This CAN be minimized by wearing a mask at all times, distancing, etc.
It is NOT risk free. https://www.theday.com/article/20200920/NWS13/200929966
This CAN be minimized by wearing a mask at all times, distancing, etc.
It is NOT risk free. https://www.theday.com/article/20200920/NWS13/200929966
4/Overall, our #COVID numbers are getting much worse.
In the spring, we had just 6-12 states with 1000+ new positive cases; on 10/15, we had 25 states hit that threshold.
This is not just "more testing"-more testing should = less cases.
It's a failure of us to act appropriately.
In the spring, we had just 6-12 states with 1000+ new positive cases; on 10/15, we had 25 states hit that threshold.
This is not just "more testing"-more testing should = less cases.
It's a failure of us to act appropriately.
5/ First of all: #WearADamnMask!
EVEN IF YOU'RE OUTSIDE- #WearAMask
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The #RoseGardenMassacre happened *outside*-but NO one was wearing a mask!
If you're anywhere near someone not in your household, #WearADamnMask!
(do I need to repeat that hashtag?) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/15/us/politics/chris-christie-face-masks-covid.html
EVEN IF YOU'RE OUTSIDE- #WearAMask
.The #RoseGardenMassacre happened *outside*-but NO one was wearing a mask!
If you're anywhere near someone not in your household, #WearADamnMask!
(do I need to repeat that hashtag?) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/15/us/politics/chris-christie-face-masks-covid.html
6/ IF YOU ARE INSIDE, #WearADamnMask!
There is no such thing as a "socially distanced" event: SARS-CoV-2 doesn't care if you're 6ft away from the unmasked person.
Your ventilation is not better than the presidential debate that infected dozens. https://twitter.com/trishgreenhalgh/status/1300086990709362693?s=20
There is no such thing as a "socially distanced" event: SARS-CoV-2 doesn't care if you're 6ft away from the unmasked person.
Your ventilation is not better than the presidential debate that infected dozens. https://twitter.com/trishgreenhalgh/status/1300086990709362693?s=20
7/Let me repeat this again: if you are with anyone not in your household, you need to be wearing a mask, indoors or outdoors.
Our laxity with this has allowed this surge to happen.
Countries w/strict policies now have more freedom than we do.
#WearAMask https://www.vox.com/21523039/covid-coronavirus-third-wave-fall-winter-surge
Our laxity with this has allowed this surge to happen.
Countries w/strict policies now have more freedom than we do.
#WearAMask
https://www.vox.com/21523039/covid-coronavirus-third-wave-fall-winter-surge
8/ OH-and by the way: the . @CDCgov has issued updated guidance on what is "close contact:" it is now being <6ft for >=15 minutes *within 24hrs* of a someone who was positive. https://twitter.com/DrEricDing/status/1319018336026578944?s=20
9/ Also: quarantine is *14* days.
Not 7 days. Not 10 days.
It's not based on how you feel.
14 days.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/contact-tracing.html -
Not 7 days. Not 10 days.
It's not based on how you feel.
14 days.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/contact-tracing.html -
10/ Also: a negative test is not a free pass to do whatever you want.
If you were exposed-you quarantine. This is because of false negative rates.
*This stops the chain of transmission.*
Exhibit A: the Trump Administration. https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/trump-s-covid-plagued-white-house-proves-testing-alone-can-ncna1242448
If you were exposed-you quarantine. This is because of false negative rates.
*This stops the chain of transmission.*
Exhibit A: the Trump Administration. https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/trump-s-covid-plagued-white-house-proves-testing-alone-can-ncna1242448
11/ Please avoid indoor events as much as possible.
If you must be indoors, a mask must be worn BY EVERYONE, ALL OF THE TIME.
If we ALL do this, we can significantly reduce the potential for spread. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6919e6.htm
If you must be indoors, a mask must be worn BY EVERYONE, ALL OF THE TIME.
If we ALL do this, we can significantly reduce the potential for spread. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6919e6.htm
12/ Also: please stop shaming the people who do speak up when feeling ill or worried about exposure.
Coaches, teachers, parents, ADULTS: set a better example for our kids.
This public health crisis is more impt than a game.
Don't pressure kids to lie or hide symptoms.
Coaches, teachers, parents, ADULTS: set a better example for our kids.
This public health crisis is more impt than a game.
Don't pressure kids to lie or hide symptoms.
13/ Also: please don't get mad at the scientists & public health experts.
We are exhausted. We are tired. We are trolled, name-called, attacked.
But we are still trying to *save lives* & save this country.
Get mad at officials who don't listen to science.
And #vote
We are exhausted. We are tired. We are trolled, name-called, attacked.
But we are still trying to *save lives* & save this country.
Get mad at officials who don't listen to science.
And #vote
Last: YOU TWITTER FOLKS ARE AMAZING.
The flu uses the same resources as #COVID.
#SHOTWAVE will save lives.
If you haven't gotten your flu shot, PLEASE get one asap.
I will con't to donate because we need to band together worldwide to help each other. http://charity.gofundme.com/shotwave2020
The flu uses the same resources as #COVID.
#SHOTWAVE will save lives.
If you haven't gotten your flu shot, PLEASE get one asap.
I will con't to donate because we need to band together worldwide to help each other. http://charity.gofundme.com/shotwave2020
