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SIMPLE COVID

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Doctors, scientists and public health clinicians explaining COVID simply, and answering your questions.

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The R number of the original strain of COVID-19 is 3 (without masks or distancing) while the new variant, B.1.1.7 is up to 70% higher, or around 5. Find out more | simplecovid.org After 10 days: 1 person infects 9 people vs. 1 person infects 25 people
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How to reduce #COVID19 risk in schools 1. Ventilate: open windows, go outside, clean & monitor air 2. Educate: make space & use bubbles, cover face, wash hands & surfaces 3. Support: remote learning, self-isolation, mental health Read more: doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(2…
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How does a sustainable suppression strategy keep #COVID19 cases down? - Strict border controls - Vaccines - Public health systems Find out more | simplecovid.org
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Benefits of a sustainable suppression #COVID19 strategy - Closer to normal life - Better for the economy - Limits the chance of variants emerging - Stops the cycle of lockdowns - Fewer people get long-term COVID Find out more | simplecovid.org
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An alternative COVID strategy: sustainable suppression Get infections down. Keep infections down. Minimise disruption to daily life. Read more: independentsage.org/a-sustai… @IndependentSage Find out more | simplecovid.org
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Why should you still follow the rules once you've been fully vaccinated? -You could still become infected, no vaccine is 100% effective -You could still spread it to others -You can still carry it on your hands or clothes Find out more | simplecovid.org
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Estimating risk of COVID-19 infection 1. Estimate risk - is the location crowded? ventilated? for how long will you be there? 2. Reduce risk -reduce time spent -open a window or meet outside -avoid gatherings -wear a mask Find out more | simplecovid.org
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Estimating risk of COVID-19 infection 1. Estimate risk - is the location crowded? ventilated? for how long will you be there? 2. Reduce risk -reduce time spent -open a window or meet outside -avoid gatherings -wear a mask Find out more | simplecovid.org
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Understanding exponential growth: A race is held between a wolf and a rabbit. The rabbit runs at 1m per second, and has nearly won when the wolf starts. The wolf runs at 1m per second, but doubles her speed every metre. Who will win? | Poll below 👇 simplecovid.org
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Imagine your bedroom doubled in size every day. Day 2: It's the size of a living room... Day 3: A studio flat Day 4: A bungalow Day 5: A large house Day 6: A tennis court Day 7: A jumbo jet & by 2 weeks the size of Buckingham Palace. Find out more | simplecovid.org
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PS here is a lovely graphic from @SimpleCovid that covers many of the main principles
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Imagine your bedroom doubled in size every day. Day 2: It's the size of a living room... Day 3: A studio flat Day 4: A bungalow Day 5: A large house Day 6: A tennis court Day 7: A jumbo jet & by 2 weeks the size of Buckingham Palace. Find out more | simplecovid.org
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Understanding exponential growth: A race is held between a wolf and a rabbit. The rabbit runs at 1m per second, and has nearly won when the wolf starts. The wolf runs at 1m per second, but doubles her speed every metre. Who will win? | Poll below 👇 simplecovid.org
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... ... ... ... The wolf wins easily, catching the rabbit and winning the race in under 7 seconds. By the time the rabbit finishes, the wolf will be over a kilometre away. Find out more | simplecovid.org
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How To Reduce COVID Risk at Christmas Can Isn't Should Reduce guests or delay plans until Spring. Outdoors Not Indoors Meet up outside. If you can't, keep the windows open. Safe Not Sorry Self isolate 10 days prior & socially distance Find out more | simplecovid.org
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The Long-Term Effects of COVID 5-20% of patients have symptoms lasting > 4 weeks including: -fatigue -headache -loss of smell -shortness of breath -palpitations -chest pain -muscle pain -pins & needles -diarrhoea -forgetfulness -fever Find out more | simplecovid.org
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Wearing a mask protects: You Others Health Services Find out more | simplecovid.org Read more | nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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