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The analogy below has several problems:1. Causation of harm due to spread of infection is more complex2. Most actions that spread #covid19 are normally accepted social behaviour (drink driving less
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Terminology thread:rate ≠ riskinfection ≠ diseasequarantine ≠ isolationsocial distancing ≠ physical distancingprolonged PCR positivity ≠ sheddingvirulence ≠ transmissibility References to follow 1/ rate ≠ riskA risk is a proba
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The underlying problem not being talked about:There is no simple way of measuring transmissibility of a strain independent of environmental factors (winter) and social factors (degree of interaction)Both R and
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1/ Thanks - effectively all superspreading events are indoors.Major risk factors appear to be:- Poor ventilation, crowding, time, perhaps singing (etc.)- Vulnerable individuals (hospitals, nursing homes, etc.)@KoenSwinkels https://www.stops
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