CP: What brought the Wuhan outbreak to your attention so early on, when most of the world remained unaware of the danger? MR: It was no coincidence. At the time, I was deeply immersed in the study of possible threats the Israeli nation-state might have to deal with in the future. Because pandemics were identified … Continued
Below is a script of the interview of Dr. Carlos Gershenson on El Heraldo Noticias con Jesús Martín Mendoza. The script has been translated and edited for clarity. Jesus Martin Mendoza (JMM): How will this third wave of infections impact hospitals? To discuss this topic, Dr. Carlos Gershenson is with us. A researcher at the … Continued
Just after President Macron’s televised address announcing mandatory vaccination for all healthcare workers and the extension of the health pass to many places on July 21, the online vaccine appointment booking website Doctolib exploded under the pressure of requests. The message has gotten through, at least in part. Those who want to continue to enjoy … Continued
Vaccines are a powerful tool against COVID-19, yet vaccines alone are demonstrably not enough. It’s not a case of either/or – risk management is additive. We need to help vaccines work best with a layered strategy including vaccines, masks, ventilation, distancing, hand hygiene, high-touch surface disinfection, unambiguous government messaging, and a system to test-trace-isolate with … Continued
COVID-19 is predominantly an urban phenomenon in India. However, a gradual ingress to peri-urban, rural, and tribal areas is taking place. The state governments of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh are acting to curb the spread by launching a ‘mera gaon, corona mukt gaon’ (My Village, Corona Free)campaign. The campaign declares villages free from coronavirus infection. … Continued
In May, there was a shortage of hospital beds. In July, there is a shortage of hotel rooms. We have come a long way in the last few weeks. We are, however, still in the midst of the pandemic. In Himachal Pradesh, there are choked roads, unprecedented traffic jams, midway hold-ups on the national highways, … Continued
Summary: If we reopen carelessly, new cases will surge and further lockdowns will be required. From our recent experience, we know how to reopen safely. Why shouldn’t we? We have seen this so many times in so many places during the last year: COVID-19 cases go down, hospitals and morgues no longer overflow, restrictions are … Continued
It’s happening again. At the very moment when we should maintain strict safety measures and aim for the elimination of this virus, governments are loosening restrictions, telling people to remove their masks, and recommending that people gather in crowded indoor spaces. But why? The virus is still here. The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths … Continued
To:The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP Secretary of State for Education Department for Education 20 Great Smith Street London SW1P 3BT We are extremely concerned at reports that the government plans to stop requiring children to wear face coverings in secondary school classrooms from 17th May in England. We are not aware of any plans to lift face covering requirements … Continued