Kolek planning to go pro
https://www.who.int/news/item/14-12-2020-who-information-notice-for-ivd-usersWondering if Gooo or Forgetful can break this down in more layman’s terms?Is PCR testing no longer a reliable trusted way of identifying infection?
I actually think you all should check out Michael Mina for PCR info on Twitter. The problem is that PCR is going to pick up when you are infectious not when you are infected. So if used right it could be a better test if your intent is to come into close contact with others. So its a problem of how and what you are using a testing method for, not the testing method itself.That is really over simplified and i am sure precisely wrong but directionally what he has to say on the topic.
You are correct – it is very possible to get false positives.PCR is one of those tests where the quality of the lab where it is performed and interpreted makes a huge difference. A highly experienced and qualified lab knows when to take into account the possibility and likelihood of incorrect results.
I know this is a very speculative/difficult question, but what’s the general thought on when we will be back in the world having maskless, normal interactions? I saw tweets talking maybe 2022. That struck me as my hope was mid-2021.
I know this is a very speculative/difficult question, but what’s the general thought on when we will be back in the world having maskless, normal interactions? I saw tweets talking maybe 2022. That struck me as my hope was mid-2021. I’ve got friend’s weddings in the spring and didn’t think we’d still be making tough decisions about traveling. However, it seems extremely unlikely it will be safe by then.
Exact timelines are difficult, but I would be VERY surprised if we are back to normal by the spring. I also think it is very pessimistic of folks to say we won’t be back to normal until 2022.Ultimately, it depends on the (1) pace of vaccine rollout, and (2) the willingness of most Americans to get vaccinated. I suspect that the first part will be solved soon, as both production and vaccination will speed up in the coming months as the kinks get worked out of the system. The second part - the willingness of far right groups and “anti-vaxxers“ to get vaccinated- is more uncertain. Taking it all together and putting it in my blender...I think we can get back to relatively “normal“ life by late summer or sometime in the fall.
Add mayor bowser with the completely coincidental timing of opening up restaurants despite yesterday having the worst Covid death total yet.....yiiipppeeeee!!
Doesn't it also sort of depend on who you generally surround yourself with? I mean if I'm in an area that's heavily vaccinated then bars, restaurants, festivals should open more quickly than say events, bars restaurants in areas that may have a low vaccine rate.
DC is actually on the downswing, 2 deaths yesterday:https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/usa/district-of-columbia/You're not very good with #s are you?
You look at their trend lines and tell me how she can justify opening now and not say in July? Their 7 day avg of daily deaths wasnt above 4 for about 10 of the 12 months this thing has been going on.So based off your analysis they should have probably never closed down. Which we would be in agreement on.https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/usa/district-of-columbia/
Restaurants were open in July (I know because I live here) and they closed indoor dining on 12/23/2020 to combat rising #s.🤡 🤡 🤡
I obviously don’t live there so wasn’t aware of the back and forth policy but I was wrong. Thought it might have been motivated by something else, glad I was wrong. Lo siento amigo!How is it living in DC? Would be my personal hell.
Lol.Mr. Disingenuous strikes again!
How is it living in DC? Would be my personal hell.
I was wrong.
Dr. Fauci says he feels liberated now that he can speak about the science without fear of repercussions.https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/dr-anthony-fauci-says-he-now-feels-liberated-speak-freely-n1255220"It was very clear that there were things said, be it regarding things like hydroxychloroquine and other things like that, that really was uncomfortable because they were not based in scientific fact," Fauci told reporters, speaking about the Trump administration."The idea that you can get up and talk about what you know, what the evidence is, what the science is," Fauci continued, "it is somewhat of a liberating feeling."