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You know about dramatic increases in cases, hospitalizations across USSurge began after labor dayBut one state has done well during this timeBig state that would move national numbersAnd what they've

Cases and hospitalizations are rising across the USAnd I’m getting asked repeatedly whether we're heading toward lockdownsShort answer – no – not if we are smartLong answer? Its complicatedSo let’s

Have been getting asked a lot about whether its safe for President Trump and VP Biden to debate in person on October 15.So here are some thoughts.Bottom line: depends on

While nation is distracted with Presidential tweets, FDA rules and CDC guidance...COVID cases are continuing to riseToday's numbers are out and they are heading in wrong direction.Averaging close to 45K

President was diagnosed with SARS-CoV2 infection evening of Oct 1. First and foremost, we wish him and FLOTUS a speedy recoveryWe also need to sort out who else has been

Its been nearly 3 weeks since Labor DayWe were all worried about surge after holidayHas it happened? Actually, yesData here pretty clear First, here’s a graph of the number of

[email protected] out with metrics to guide school reopenings.I like it. It sets out risk levels based on key metrics using a color schemeBut if you apply their metrics, the news

Almost every day, I am asked about the Russian vaccine.Lots of questions of whether we should "take it" or not.My answer has been -- no idea -- haven't seen the

As we head into fall, worth reflecting on the past 3 months, and what it portends for next fewWhile things are clearly better since summer peak, serious warning signs aheadThe

Today is my last day @Harvard I showed up here 16 years ago, a brand new assist. professorOverwhelmed -- felt that I didn't belong. I would never make it hereEvery

I am back after 5 days off of twitter, email, mediaHere's my quick summary of what happened with COVID1. UNC, few other universities decided to ignore sound public health advice

The debate on testing continued todayTesting czar Admiral Giroir and I were both on @cnn offering differing views on:What’s being done & what isn’tWhat’s working & what isn’tWho is providing