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COVID Update November 21: The US vs. Europe. What’s different about this wave.
I spoke to the head of one of the national European health systems this week.
Here are 7 key differences. 1/
I spoke to the head of one of the national European health systems this week.
Here are 7 key differences. 1/
I was doing an interview with the @StarTribune in Oct when I was asked a tough question.
“Andy, you say the US can be down to near 0 cases in 6 weeks like other countries in the world.”
“Yes”
“Doesn’t Europe’s spike prove you wrong?”
“No. They’re going to show us how again.”2
“Andy, you say the US can be down to near 0 cases in 6 weeks like other countries in the world.”
“Yes”
“Doesn’t Europe’s spike prove you wrong?”
“No. They’re going to show us how again.”2
I added that these waves may be inevitable, but in the meantime— May to October, we lost 4x the lives they did. 3/
COVID Update November 19: Here’s the idea. It’s a 3 pronged patriotic appeal here for Americans: #BarBonds.
Buy bonds. Save lives. Save businesses. (And eat and drink.)1/
Buy bonds. Save lives. Save businesses. (And eat and drink.)1/
We are at a watershed moment in the response to COVID-19. 1900 deaths
175,000 cases
Per day & worsening
Alarming rates. Winter months are coming. Holidays. Fatigue. Hospitals are nearing the point in many places where caring for patients will be difficult. 2/
175,000 cases
Per day & worsening
Alarming rates. Winter months are coming. Holidays. Fatigue. Hospitals are nearing the point in many places where caring for patients will be difficult. 2/
Belatedly, state governors are beginning to act. Those that are acting consistently are in much better shape.
They are beginning to take actions on everything from small gatherings to mask mandates to limiting bars & restaurants. Often late. Reluctantly. 3/
Source @nytimes
They are beginning to take actions on everything from small gatherings to mask mandates to limiting bars & restaurants. Often late. Reluctantly. 3/
Source @nytimes
