July 23, 2020

Two Oxford researchers, Tom Jefferson and Carl Heneghan of the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, publish a piece arguing that the case for community masking is being made with politics where the hard evidence is thin, a dissent that lands as NPR asks whether widespread mask-wearing might be the tool that spares the country from more lockdowns. Reason lays out data-driven test-and-trace alternatives to blanket shutdowns, part of a broader argument that the lockdowns carried costs their advocates rarely tallied.

Bill Gates says none of the leading vaccine candidates appear to work with a single dose, suggesting multiple shots will be needed. Fauci throws the ceremonial first pitch as a fan-less, pandemic-shortened baseball season opens, a made-for-television moment that Time and others fold into his growing celebrity.

Masking lack of evidence with politics - The Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine

Tom Jefferson, Carl Heneghan The increasing polarised and politicised views 1 on whether to wear masks in public during the

CEBM

So You’re Afraid You’ll Get Laid Off. Here’s How to Prepare

Bloomberg

Multiple vaccine doses could be necessary to protect from coronavirus, Bill Gates says

'None of the vaccines at this point appear like they'll work with a single dose,' Gates said.

CBS

Can Masks Save Us From More Lockdowns? Here's What The Science Says

How can communities stop coronavirus case surges without crushing the economy? Some scientists say widespread mask wearing may be more than a helpful precaution — it may be the solution.

NPR

How to Help Your Child Get Used to a Face Mask

Nemours

Dr. Anthony Fauci Shows Washington How to Win With Facts

Dr. Anthony Fauci has gained millions of Americans’ trust this year with his frank assessments of the coronavirus’ threat to the nation

Time

Fauci Throws First Pitch to Open Pandemic-Shortened Baseball Season

To prevent spread of the coronavirus, no fans will be allowed at the 30 major league parks

VOA

COVID-19 Lockdown Problems and Alternative Strategies to Safely Reopening the Economy

Part one of a series discussing strategies for combating and recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. More data-driven approaches based on test and trace are desirable.

Reason

Lockdown was the longest period of quiet in recorded human history

The months of March through May presented scientists with a unique opportunity to listen to our planet.

MIT Technology Review

July 23, 2020

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