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The #Omicron variant is spreading rapidly across the world. But what should #Europe do as a response to this threat? In our statement at @bmj_latest, we identify three goals and call for urgent action. bmj.com/content/376/bm… 
Claims such as “everyone will catch Omicron eventually” suggest that it no longer matters if protective measures are taken. However, if people are no longer concerned about protection against COVID-19, careless behaviour might lead to an even faster spread.
First, reducing the number of infections will also reduce the number of cases admitted to hospitals. This is critical to protect our already burdened health care staff and systems. This will also help to protect critical infrastructure.
1/8 #Disinformation & #Misinformation can come in many forms.
One of them is #cherrypicking, where only certain pieces of information are chosen to sell your argument.
Sometimes this presentation is done purely for sensationalism.
Take this Dan Scavino post Trump re-tweeted:
One of them is #cherrypicking, where only certain pieces of information are chosen to sell your argument.
Sometimes this presentation is done purely for sensationalism.
Take this Dan Scavino post Trump re-tweeted:
2/8 Seizing upon this shocking potential revelation, numerous news outlets are broadcasting it as if it were a lock, a definite thing, but if you look more closely at the articles themselves, it turns out to be anything but.
3/8 The numbers come from Moody's Analytics, a poll alla re swift to note has been accurate for 40 years... except in 2016.
That's a very recent & sizable blunder, & though they insist taking into account surprise turnout patterns resolves the issue, it leaves room for doubt.
That's a very recent & sizable blunder, & though they insist taking into account surprise turnout patterns resolves the issue, it leaves room for doubt.
