#Health

Matthew Yglesias

mattyglesias

Since everyone is feeling chippy these days, I think:a) The early US government guidance on masks was obviously very badb) “Masks are only helpful if you’re already sick” even if

Danielle Belardo, MD

DBelardoMD

This is chilling. A nurse on the front lines in Chicago tried to wear her own N95 to work while caring for COVID pts (when it wasn’t supplied for her)

Tim Kaine

timkaine

At 5am today, I spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court—a process that has shown just

Xavier Martinez

_xaavvviiii_

I usually don’t have much to say on Wenatchee-centric Twitter fights. But this Slidewaters stuff is very interesting to me. Before I continue:1. These are my honest thoughts. They could

Carl T. Bergstrom

CT_Bergstrom

I feel like Sisyphus right after he loses his grip on the boulder. People are finally coming around the realization that high-volume screening of asymptomatic people is a powerful tool

Lionel Page

page_eco

Very important question: Is it possible to eliminate COVID-19 and if so, how long it takes?New simulations by @Agent_Jase & colleagues for AUS & NZ: It is possible and likely

Greg C

c_shadowspaces

More trespass pass notices handed out to people in tents this morning. They threaten people just trying to survive with 10 thousand dollar fines. These oppressive tactics by the City

Margaret P Houston

HoustonMargaret

Okay, here's some clarity: the government failed to act. When they did, it was under duress and they didn't really want to do it. Now they're sick of the emergency

Ruth Patrick

ruthpatrick0

A tale of two reports out this week: 1) @DistantWelfare shows that those not able to claim #UniversalCredit are then unable to make ends meet https://www.salford.ac.uk/news/unsuccessful-benefit-claimants-during-covid-19-are-often-struggling

K A Armstrong

ProfKAArmstrong

Having substantially reduced my Twitter activity of late, on return today I am really struck by the gap between the the official channels of political discourse and what we find

Governor Larry Hogan

GovLarryHogan

Today I provided a series of updates on Maryland’s ongoing actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 and secure relief and resources for Marylanders. Watch the full press conference here:https://youtu.be/78vLelW1zf4

Carlos Osweda

COsweda

ThreadI know people are confused, but that's to be expected, since bad-faith actors with agendas are hitting you from all sides.THIS is what matters, and THIS is what @realDonaldTrump has

Peter Gabriel Benevides

peter_benevides

Here is a PSA, we are not living in an autocratic regime! For those who believe the current public health measures are similar to the dystopian 1984, I have a

Donna Young

DonnaYoungDC

Update: After being assured by my insurer my out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic #mammogram would be no more than $50, I was actually billed $176+ OOP [facility charged $1k+]. Today, insurer

Wendell Potter

wendellpotter

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: As a former health insurance exec turned whistleblower, I'm launching a first-of-its-kind project to battle greedy corporations, lobbyists & politicians who fight to preserve our deadly health care

Mal Krishnasamy 🙋🏾‍♀️ #ubuntu

MalCPD

THREAD: Do you emotionally edit?How often do you or those close to you say 'I know I shouldn't feel this way' or 'I know I'm lucky compared to others' ?#selfawareness#mentalhealth