Something to consider. The @CDCgov and @WHO's contact trace methods are based on direct contact.
They wouldn't know how to use the Gesundheit 2 to save @DrTedros's reputation. Or how to do full traces, including everyone in the room. Or in the next room.
To use smoke.
So, all of those epi studies?
About as useful as @RWalensky 's magical 5 day isolation policy, when trying to rule out airborne transmission.
How about this? You nay-sayers, explain the origin of the 6 foot distance rule. The 15 minute transmission rule used today.
I can explain where they come from, can you?
Sorry if I am being aggressive.
We have sat around for far too long. I am calling it like I see it, and it's all self-reinforcing bullshit.
I am talking directly to you, John Conly and others of his ilk.
Get out of the damn way.
Let me show you what I mean by self-reinforcing.
In this fascinating treatment of a lost case of Marburg, the authors explore how the wife got infected.
As someone who has used "Never mind this, I am immunocompromised, " many times to defuse situations and get my protection?, here's what happens.
'Immunocompromised? What's that?'
"My immune system isn't very good at fighting
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viruses, fungi, and bacteria. "
'Oh. I am so sorry, honey.'
"No big deal, I just have to be more careful. By the way, if you notice yourself getting sick more? Covid wears down your immune system. An awful lot of people started out with no mask, and now have to mask.
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