Hi, you present vital information and write clearly, but you have again buried your lede. The lede paragraph of this post should be something along the lines of "Although COVID-19 cases in the United States are plateauing, the most likely current scenario predicts another surge is coming....."
The transition paragraph should discuss what people should do to continue to protect themselves (get vaccinated, continue to social distance and mask up, etc.)
Then you can go into the more detailed discussion of the various scenarios.
These are of course just recommendations, but I'm speaking from the vantage of 40+ years as a writer, often on technical subjects, and communications/public relations analyst and planner. You have to get the most important point for your readers in the first sentence. The acronym "BLUF" stands for Bottom Line Up Front, and it is a very good rule of thumb for mass communication.
What do you think about kids going back to school after spring break? I live in central North Carolina and have been following you for months - I respect your insights. I'd love to see my kids back in school but fear the surge of spreading that will occur as more kids go back to school. Thanks for all you do and please keep it up! <3
Hi, you present vital information and write clearly, but you have again buried your lede. The lede paragraph of this post should be something along the lines of "Although COVID-19 cases in the United States are plateauing, the most likely current scenario predicts another surge is coming....."
The transition paragraph should discuss what people should do to continue to protect themselves (get vaccinated, continue to social distance and mask up, etc.)
Then you can go into the more detailed discussion of the various scenarios.
These are of course just recommendations, but I'm speaking from the vantage of 40+ years as a writer, often on technical subjects, and communications/public relations analyst and planner. You have to get the most important point for your readers in the first sentence. The acronym "BLUF" stands for Bottom Line Up Front, and it is a very good rule of thumb for mass communication.
You are doing really important work--thank you!
Let’s not forget about this potential superspreader event: Daytona Bike Week, which ended yesterday.
https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/regional/bike-week/2021/03/12/bike-week-still-draws-big-crowds-even-covid-restrictions/6937854002/
And keep this in mind when you look at photos of that crowd jammed into bars, etc.
https://www.pnas.org/content/118/8/e2021830118
What do you think about kids going back to school after spring break? I live in central North Carolina and have been following you for months - I respect your insights. I'd love to see my kids back in school but fear the surge of spreading that will occur as more kids go back to school. Thanks for all you do and please keep it up! <3