Sources of Hope
Sources of Hope It is part of human nature that during periods of great uncertainty people turn towards any sources of hope they can find. My various social feeds have…
Making sense of the COVID-19 numbers
Making sense of the COVID-19 numbers Article by Arik Shimansky from pandemica.info There have been many statistics thrown around concerning the mortality rate of COVID-19. By now we should be…
EU says pro-Kremlin media trying to sow ‘panic and fear’ with coronavirus disinformation
EU says pro-Kremlin media trying to sow 'panic and fear' with coronavirus disinformation SOURCE: CNN London/Moscow (CNN Business) - Russian state media and pro-Kremlin outlets are waging a disinformation campaign…
Coronavirus: Advice for people with health conditions
Coronavirus: Advice for people with health conditions SOURCE: BBC News Who is at risk? Having a health condition does not make you more likely than anyone else to contract coronavirus,…
Coping strategies
Strategies for Coping It can be challenging to know how to best cope better with the stress caused by the pandemic. Here are three coping strategies that are relevant for…
Covid-19: ibuprofen should not be used for managing symptoms, say doctors and scientists
Covid-19: ibuprofen should not be used for managing symptoms, say doctors and scientists SOURCE: The BMJ Scientists and senior doctors have backed claims by France’s health minister that people showing symptoms…
UK could be in coronovirus lockdown for 18 MONTHS
UK could be in coronovirus lockdown for 18 MONTHS SOURCE: Daily Mail Britain's coronavirus shutdown could last for 18 months or more while scientists scramble to find a vaccine capable…
Making Space
Making space I went walking in the park today. One of the only remaining safe spaces. The sun was out and the sky was glorious blue. While watching the magnificent…
PM says everyone should avoid non-essential travel
PM says everyone should avoid non-essential travel SOURCE: BBC NewsPrime Minister Boris Johnson has said everyone in the UK should now avoid "non-essential" travel and contact with others and to…
Coronavirus outbreak I’m an epidemiologist. When I heard about Britain’s ‘herd immunity’ coronavirus plan, I thought it was satire
Coronavirus outbreak I’m an epidemiologist. When I heard about Britain’s ‘herd immunity’ coronavirus plan, I thought it was satire SOURCE: The Gurdian Your house is on fire, and the people…