-sigh. Sometimes only part of what you say, and the intent of your convo with a journalist, comes through. This was that.
"‘Could be 10 cases, could be 100’: Alarming sign virus still in Qld
One of the state’s top virologists has warned Queenslanders"
...in a local paper.
"‘Could be 10 cases, could be 100’: Alarming sign virus still in Qld
One of the state’s top virologists has warned Queenslanders"
...in a local paper.
I'm disappointed the worst scenario came out here instead of the other aspects - notably the uncertainty attached to sewage testing results - which we'd discussed. I got the impression this would not be an alarmist piece. My gut feeling was wrong.
So Queeanalders, to set the record straight, I also said that wastewater positive results could be from a boat, that it's publicly unclear how long sewage sits at a station before being treated. Also,
...a positive wastewater result could simply be from a known case in an isolation hotel which empties wastewater into the sampled catchment.
This piece has potential to induce fear. That can cause emotional harm. I try hard not to do that. I apologise to anyone who read the piece and got freaked out. You don't need to from these results.
And I simply won't comment to this reporter in the future.
And I simply won't comment to this reporter in the future.
Previous thoughts about the uncertainties in wastewater testing...
https://twitter.com/MackayIM/status/1310369890092552192?s=20
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