Fri. 04/17 - Are US Case Numbers Actually Plateauing?

As was widely expected, China has revised official Covid death numbers upwards. A deep dive into the positive test rate and why we should be cautious about US case numbers plateauing. Potentially really terrific news about a drug treatment we’ve discussed before. How far can air carry the Coronavirus? And with these terrible unemployment numbers, once again, why not put people to work doing test and tracing?

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How Bad Is the Coronavirus Outbreak? Here's a Key Number. (The Atlantic) Gilead data suggests coronavirus patients are responding to treatment (STAT) Stay 6 Feet Apart, We’re Told. But How Far Can Air Carry Coronavirus? (NY Times) This 3-D Simulation Shows Why Social Distancing Is So Important (NY Times) An Army of Virus Tracers Takes Shape in Massachusetts (New York Times) Large number of public service staff to be redeployed to contact tracing (Irish Times)

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