“A realist adjusts the sails”: my CO₂ monitor, levels at my Y, Osterholm’s podcast, B117
After yesterday’s post on CO₂ monitoring, I’ve been happily surprised at how many people expressed interest. Here’s more on that, and a few updates. Vaccines are rolling out as a new danger arrives; it’s more important than ever to be careful and think clearly.
CO₂ levels at my Y
My YMCA has been a big part of my weight loss and diet improvement in recent years, so I’m eager to get back there when it’s safe. Today I took my monitor to two locations – the closer satellite branch that opened more recently (left), and the main branch. QUITE a difference!
Ebola: US states announce mandatory quarantines now what? – CNNby wpjljron
Monday, October 27th, 2014.Ebola: US states announce mandatory quarantines now what? – CNN(CNN) A weekend of back-and-forth between two governors, the federal government and a nurse about mandatory quarantines left more questions than answers. At the heart of the debate: Would such quarantines on health workers who just came back from treating Ebola patients in West Africa help prevent the spread of the virus, or would […]
(CNN) A weekend of back-and-forth between two governors, the federal government and a nurse about mandatory quarantines left more questions than answers.
At the heart of the debate: Would such quarantines on health workers who just came back from treating Ebola patients in West Africa help prevent the spread of the virus, or would they discourage medical aid workers from helping fight the global crisis.
There’s a mysterious element to the good news about falling cases and hospitalizations. Whatever the reason, it’s happening at the same time vaccines and new variants are both arriving.
People might require regular booster shots to fight new variants of the virus.
But experts say it s impossible to vaccinate everyone yearly, so the virus will continue to circulate.
As the pandemic approaches its second year, the coronavirus has morphed into a tougher foe.
Several mutations that scientists have identified in rapidly spreading variants are particularly worrisome. They raise concerns that these strains will be more contagious or be able to at least partly evade protection provided by vaccines and by prior infections.
Let s be clear: No one knows how the next phase of the pandemic will play out. Is a new strain already spreading undetected or lurking around the corner? How effective will these vaccines be in the long run? And just when can we think about returning to schools and offices, or getting together with older relatives again?