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Important scientific update from the @TheLancet — one of the world’s oldest medical journals used by many epidemiologists I have spoken to for navigating COVID.

*Ignore the political BS, read here what you need to know* 2/

thelancet.com/journals/lance…
2. #COVID19 @TheLancet Update:

• COVID is highly infectious, combined w/ the susceptibility of unexposed populations to a new virus, creates conditions for rapid community spread. The infection fatality rate of COVID-19 is several-fold higher than that of seasonal influenza 3/
3. #COVID19 *LONG COVID*

• Infection can lead to persisting illness, including in young, previously healthy people (ie, long COVID). Yes - you can have be seriously debilitated even if you’re young 4/
4. #COVID19 *What we still do not know - IMMUNITY*

• It is unclear how long protective immunity lasts, and, like other seasonal coronaviruses, *COVID is capable of re-infecting people who have already had the disease, but the frequency of re-infection is unknown*

5/
5. #COVID19 I cannot emphasise how crucial tweet 4 is. If you’ve had COVID the science is currently saying: IT DOES NOT KNOW how long you are immune for. AND you can catch it and shed it again.

Trump has no idea. His actions and rhetoric are dangerous & should be ignored.

6/
6. #COVID19 *How we mitigate spread and contagious - we know this*

• Transmission of the virus can be mitigated through physical distancing, use of face coverings, hand and respiratory hygiene, and by avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.

7/
7. #COVID19 *Contact tracing*

• Rapid testing, contact tracing, and isolation are also critical to controlling transmission.

Governments need to get their head around this. It’s not just about testing.

8/
8. #COVID19 *READ the full article here*

KEY TAKEAWAY: science does not know how long you’re immune for or when you can start shedding again. This means all the protocols to mitigate spread should be adhered to- MASKS, social distancing, avoiding crowds.

thelancet.com/journals/lance…
9. #COVID19| critical point on so-called *Herd Immunity* (HE)

• so-called herd immunity, that many in the GOP seem to be throwing out there, suggests allowing a large uncontrolled outbreak in the low-risk population while protecting the vulnerable.

10/
10. #COVID19 so-called *herd immunity* cont:

• Many GoPers suggest HE would lead to development of infection-acquired population immunity in the low-risk population which will eventually protect the vulnerable.

* This is a dangerous fallacy unsupported by scientific evidence*

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thedailybeast.com/redstate-covid…
2. #Fauci

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• The U.S & Partners have been rebuilding Afghan National Security forces (ANSF) for over 15yrs. Everything from ANA (Army), ANP (police) & counter terrorism/narcotics

2/
2/ An assessment by U.S/Partners of the ANSF’s ability to take on the Taliban is critical. After 15years of massive costs, lives, time & commitment, there has to be a reality check. Is it possible to train another countries security forces give huge cultural disparities?

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3/ Afghanistan for example comprises tribal entities. So an individual of a certain tribe identifies w/ the customs & judicial processes of their tribe. They don’t identify primarily as an Afghan. So how do you build a sovereign force based on sovereignty?
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@LizSly , a few thoughts.

Thread #Beirut

1) strikes from IDF jets would likely be by precision guided munitions (PGMs).

2) Types of PGM range from a laser guided or GPS guided bomb, to a cruise missile for example.

2/
2. #Beirut

3) Delivery of a PGM bomb usually involves a release from 20,000ft+. The pilot/WSO designates, or a JTAC on the ground can if laser. If GPS, coordinate is inputted.

4) if Cruise missile, then a standoff launch is the likely SOP. IDF strikes on Damascus for example.
3. #Beirut

5) it’s highly unlikely a strike would be launched using unguided munitions at low level.

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