Brett Keller
Roving data guy. Job: @PSIimpact. Alum of @PrincetonSPIA econ/policy, @JohnsHopkinsSPH global epidemiology, @TrumanScholars. Opinions/views = mine.
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COVID Risk Chart
Brett Keller
COVID Risk Chart | xkcd buff.ly/3eu2Mrp pic.twitter.com/LSQDlasYbV
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The only real question about face masks is: what took England so long? | Devi Sridhar
Wearing face coverings protects us and protects others. Yet our leaders have dithered again, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh
Public's disconnect from COVID-19 reality worries experts
The United States is being ravaged by a deadly pandemic that is growing exponentially, overwhelming health care systems and costing thousands of lives, to say nothing of an economic recession that threatens to plague the nation for years to come.
Dr. Fauci on COVID-19 Effects, U.S. vs. Global
Excerpt from our conversation on Tuesday, July 14 with Dr. Anthony Fauci hosted by the Georgetown's Institute of Politics and Public Service at the McCourt S...
‘They Go to Mommy First’
How the pandemic is disproportionately disrupting mothers’ careers.
The CDC is an apolitical island. That's left it defenseless against Trump
The CDC struggles with structural and cultural issues that have left the agency ill-equipped to fend off political attacks or to build up political capital.
Pfizer's Progress
I wanted to point out an interesting interview given by Pfizer's CEO Albert Bourla to Time. I have made some pointed remarks about Pfizer over the years, but this is one of the better Q&A pieces like this that I have seen - you'll see why in some of...
Julius Nyerere: Development as Rebellion – some thoughts
Development as Rebellion, by Issa Shivji, Saida Yahya-Othman and Ng’wanza Kamata. Published by Mkuki na Nyota. In this 900-page, three-volume work, Issa Shivji, Saida Yahya-Othman and Ng’wanza Kama…
America Is Refusing to Learn How to Fight the Coronavirus
The pandemic is surging again in the Southwest, where hospitals are reaching capacity. And it’s probably going to get worse.
State Coronavirus Data Doesn’t Support Trump’s Misleading Testing Claims
The Trump administration has doubled down on its claims that coronavirus case counts are up because the U.S. has increased testing. However, a closer look at graphs of testing numbers and positive cases shows that this isn’t the case for many states.
Challenge Testing
OK, it's time to address the topic of challenge testing against the coronavirus epidemic. Let's define our terms: by this, I mean "deliberately exposing volunteers to infection by the virus in order to evaluate prophylactic treatments by comparison...
Trump Sets Date To End WHO Membership Over Its Handling Of Virus
In a letter to the U.N., the president said the United States will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization effective July 6, 2021. He was met with a barrage of criticism.
The Pandemic Experts Are Not Okay
Many American public-health specialists are at risk of burning out as the coronavirus surges back.
239 Experts With One Big Claim: The Coronavirus Is Airborne
The W.H.O. has resisted mounting evidence that viral particles floating indoors are infectious, some scientists say. The agency maintains the research is still inconclusive.
Universal Rating Scale
Brett Keller
XKCD > Universal Rating Scale buff.ly/2Z1HnS6 - hey @SurveyCTO can you please set this up so I can start using it in surveys? :D pic.twitter.com/vIKyHODQjo
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Six months of pandemic photography
Back in early March, we had already spent 2 months covering the COVID-19 outbreak. The team gathered for the morning news meeting, many joining by video conference. “I’m surprised you’re all still in the office. I bet by the end of the week they’ll...
Is coronavirus really in decline in Tanzania?
President Magufuli has been criticised for his response to the virus, but are cases falling as he claims?
Hachalu Hundessa, Ethiopian Singer and Activist, Is Shot Dead
The musician, 34, was known for political songs that provided support for the ethnic Oromo group’s fight against repression and a soundtrack for antigovernment protests.
Austin Hospital Withheld Treatment from Disabled Man Who Contracted Coronavirus | The Texan
After doctors withheld treatment including nutrition and hydration for six days, Michael Hickson died leaving his wife and five children behind.
'Wear a mask!' Republicans split with Trump as virus cases surge
In a rare break with mask-averse President Donald Trump, fellow Republican leaders are advocating for face coverings as COVID-19 cases surge in some Republican-leaning states.