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Mask requirements in school work!
Impressively, we’re already getting peer reviewed studies assessing the effectiveness of mask requirements for the Fall 2021 school year. Last week…
Sep 27, 2021
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Need another reason to wear a mask?
We already know a few things… If you wear a mask, you’re protecting those around you (whether you know it or not). A mask reduces the distance and the…
Sep 14, 2020
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Be angry. But do it with a mask on. Some FAQ answered...
Yesterday, the CDC took backsies on mask guidance. Last night I had a glass of wine, screamed into a pillow, and slept on my responses to your great…
Jul 28, 2021
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New CDC (mask) guidance: My two cents
This afternoon the CDC provided on- and off-ramps for public health mitigation measures (like masks) going forward. The CDC made it clear that the sole…
Feb 25, 2022
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Mask mandates in schools. My two cents.
Today, the governor of the great state of Texas issued an executive order prohibiting government entities from requiring masks. Those that do try and…
May 19, 2021
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My reaction to the CDC policy change
Today the CDC dropped mask requirements in the vast majority of spaces. Here are my initial thoughts... I don’t think removing a mask requirement will…
May 13, 2021
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Do masks work?
On my way back from Turkey, and there’s nothing quite like international travel to help put things into perspective. There are much bigger problems in…
Feb 21, 2023
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Masks...work
And we have the scientific evidence to back it up. In fact, we have over 85 peer reviewed, scientific studies. 35 have been published in 2020 alone…
Nov 5, 2020
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Long COVID among breakthrough cases?
Need another reason to mask up? People may get long COVID19 after a breakthrough infection. While vaccines protect from severe disease, we know the…
Jul 29, 2021
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A quick note on masks and CDC guidance...
Masks A post or two ago I mentioned a meta-analysis about masks and forgot to include a hyperlink to the study. I know many of you are looking for it…
Jan 6, 2022
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Vaccine and transmission...
Once you get the vaccine (or a natural infection), it’s really important you continue to wear a mask, social distance, wash hands, etc. Let me (try to…
Dec 16, 2020
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Riding the waves: A framework for the future of SARS-CoV-2
Si quiere leer la versión en español, pulse aquí. One thing is consistent after the peak of every wave: A highly charged debate on how we move forward…
Feb 7, 2022
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