#Virus

1/SARS-CoV-2 in aerosols: from dispersion in air, to inhalation and disease: (a) while large drops (green) are ballistically and fall, smaller ones (red) can remain buoyant; (b) Droplets evaporate to
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South African science was crucial in helping UK discover its new variants; but then the UK govt claimed (wrongly) that the SA variant is more transmissible. No evidence to support
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There was a gap of 4-6 months between the acute phase & the PV phase when #LongCovid were I think still actively viral. We needed anti-viral treatment, as with any
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I'm dreading winter. 4 months of lockdown - yes, it will be. I was thinking that anyway, but Sunak's extension of furlough until March has confirmed it. Resumption of the
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1/ I've covered the virus since May. Here's what scares me most: The vaccines are coming. They'll be shipped starting tomorrow before 7 a.m. That's fantastic news. 2/ But it's
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[Just rode 5 miles one-way on my bike to Walmart. 88°, sunny and humid af]Outside at a podium stood a woman in a mask. She is there to enforce masks
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We have now reported over 100,000 confirmed #COVID19 cases in NigeriaThis is a stark reminder of the reality we live in now - a virus that has affected over 100,000
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Did Govt of Karnataka say that asymptomatic Covid patients can be isolated at home itself?I am not in favour, especially considering the population density of Bangalore but if you are
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CNN has confirmed that the United States government is considering a challenge trial as a failsafe or “Plan D” as Dr. Anthony Fauci told me - So what is a
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Scott Morrison is to blame for dividing the nation when the second wave hit in Victoria. Before that, the whole country was in this pandemic together. It was Morrison who
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Rough COVID stats in Indiana today. I am working in the ER today and also working w/ dedicated teams to help get us to the other side of this pandemic
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A message to Sydney from Melbourne ---Five things that must be done NOW to stop Covid19 spreading which will save hundreds of lives, hundreds of thousands of jobs and avoid
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With Wisconsin getting the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine today, here are a couple important reminders:-If you're lucky enough to receive the vaccine early, you should still wear your mask!
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Fear is the most certain path to tyranny.Here’s how it happens. 1/ Nuremberg Trials, 1946:[Question to Goering on how the Nazis succeeded in establishing fascism.] 2/ Goering: “The people can
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Very excited to share our new preprint "#SARSCoV2 viral load dynamics, duration of viral shedding and infectiousness: a living systematic review and meta-analysis" #IDTwitter A huge team effort screening and
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NEW THREAD1) “New infections have fallen 44% in the US & 30% globally..vaccine is NOT the..driver because only 8% of Americans & 13%..worldwide..received..1st dose”My theoryi)fewer PCR-test cycle thresholdsii) herd immunityJust
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