What’s known and unknown about Omicron, the coronavirus variant identified in South Africa - STAT

by Andrew Joseph - November 26, 2021

“Scientists in South Africa have identified a new coronavirus variant with a worrisome combination of mutations that experts fear could make it more transmissible and allow it to evade immune protection — including the protection generated by vaccines.”

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What's Known and Unknown about the Coronavirus Variant identified in South Africa

Statnews.com

Roy’s Healthy Gathering Tips for the Holidays

Below is a link to Roy’s video sharing his ideas for gathering safely over the holidays. You can also find the link under “Resources” on the website.

Roy's Healthy Gathering Tips for the Holidays

Watch for a new video with more tips coming out before Christmas!

Two-meter COVID-19 rule is 'arbitrary measurement' of safety - PHYS.org

by University of Cambridge - November 23, 2021

Roy says: Another study saying something we have known for months.

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Two-meter COVID arbitrary safety

Phys.org

Increase in Covid-19 Hospitalizations - The Washington Post

The Washington Post’s chart below shows, in one week, the percentage increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations.

The Washington Post, November 17, 2021

The Washington Post’s chart below shows New Hampshire is the third-highest state in per capita case rate.

The Washington Post, November 16, 2021

How does this End? Thinking about Covid and normalcy. - The New York Times

by David Leonhardt - November 12, 2021

“Among the Covid experts I regularly talk with, Dr. Robert Wachter is one of the more cautious. He worries about ‘long Covid,’ and he believes that many people should receive booster shots. He says that he may wear a mask in supermarkets and on airplanes for the rest of his life.”

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How Does This Pandemic End?

The New York Times, The Morning Newsletter

Healthy buildings can help stop Covid-19 spread and boost worker productivity - CNBC

by Susan Caminiti - November 6, 2021

“Healthy buildings have become the latest enticement to bring employees back into the office, and the first step is to make sure ventilation systems are working the way they are supposed to.”

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Healthy Buildings Can Help Stop Covid-19 Spread and Boost Worker Productivity

CNBC Workforce Wire