Grim OHA COVID-19 modeling

The future is so bright I’ve got to wear a mask. There are two important points to be made here. First, the Oregon Health Authority’s track record is not confidence inspiring, so one shouldn’t assume that they’re any more right about this than...

Contact tracing in the US

Another arrow in the quiver broken in two. When I expressed skepticism several months ago about contract tracing in the US, it was mostly because I’d seen no proof that it had ever worked here. The porous borders between states don’t help, either. Dr....

OHA updates masking guidance

Makes it slightly less stupid.  Full details here, but this section is a notable improvement: It is strongly recommended that individuals, including children between 2 and 12 yearsof age, wear a mask, face shield, or face covering at all times in all indoor...