Been quiet recently since it’s finals season. I’ll get to posting my own stuff soon, I promise! In the meantime:
(this link for the episode because either I suck at HTML or classic tumblr glitch)
Not to overload you with COVID-19 content but here’s some stuff from a trusted source of mine. This Podcast Will Kill You recently dropped a mini series on the current pandemic. If you want some good ol’ scientific information and critical analyses of new research on the virus, they are they folks for you. I find many mainstream news outlets sensationalize and misrepresent data (Pro tip #1: ALWAYS double check the y-axis). This Podcast Will Kill You is really good about linking their sources and differentiating between speculation and scientific fact. Here are some of the questions they answer:
What are the origins of [COVID-19]? Where did it come from? (16:13)
How can we tell whether this virus originated from one spillover event or multiple? (18:40)
What do we know about the mechanism of how this virus causes disease in humans? (20:39)
Are there multiple strains of SARS-CoV-2, and how do different strains of virus affect disease severity? (23:46)
Is there a risk of SARS-CoV-2 mutating into something more deadly? (29:57)
What is Remdesivir and how does it work? (35:17)
How does handwashing work to reduce transmission risk? (37:22)
How long can SARS-CoV-2 live on surfaces? (39:29)
What is the minimum infective dose of SARS-CoV-2? (43:07)
Stay healthy, stay informed