Meanwhile, out in the middle of the Pacific an interstate highway (yeah, we have some of those) has been closed for surge COVID-19 testing. Amazing! And not at all what Senator Daniel Inouye had in mind when he argued for building it.
Tag: COVID-19
August 9, 2020 – Do the Numbers Mean Anything Anymore?
2020-08-09 Today we learned that there are 5 million confirmed cases in the US. Nearly 20 million worldwide. Do these number mean anything anymore? #coronavirus #COVID19
July 15, 2020 – A Turning Point for Trust
Today is the day that I no longer fully trust the COVID-19 data being pushed out by the federal government. “As of Wednesday, hospitals are being instructed by HHS not to use [the CDC’s] system and instead to report to a new site set up by the department using a private contractor called TeleTracking. “The…
July 21, 2020 – Planning a Road Trip During COVID-19
My latest article on Type2Diabetes.com is all about that road trip you’re dreaming about. Summer is upon us. Is it time to hit the road? We are all simultaneously anxious to get out of the house after months of restrictions and still stay safe and healthy as we start venturing out. For those of us…
June 28, 2020 – 10 Million Cases Reported Worldwide
There are just over 10 million people who have contracted COVID-19. About 25% of those are in the US, despite having only 4% of the world’s population. 500 thousand people have died worldwide. Again, the US accounts for about 25% of those, despite being only 4% of the world’s population. Also this week the CDC…
June 15, 2020 – Is a Mask a Political Statement?
#MaskUp for everyone’s good health. Somehow, there’s a debate around whether or not to wear a mask to slow the spread of COVID-19. Some people make the argument that being required to wear a mask violates their constitutional rights. Other people make the argument that cloth masks are ineffective and so it doesn’t make sense…