Commentary

A response to a response to my op-ed, explaining how we are limited by what data we get from the state.

A little more intensive look at some specific research reports.

The world is ending, but get vaccinated anyway, according to DOH, and a few thoughts on breakthrough event analysis.

After all the breakthrough events work for the week, trying to catch up with a lot of interesting research.

I am being asked for breakthrough data from other states and you can help.

The first chart on the new DOH file shows the trend of increasing percents of events in the fully vaxed, which goes along with rising numbers of events as well.

The updated overview picture shows a sudden u-turn back up in cases and hospitalizations.

The Star Tribune op-ed for those who can't find it.

Breakthrough events are steadily rising over the summer and fall.

The age structure charts give the lie to the Governor's statements about children and hospitalizations and show the rise in deaths in the very old.

Year-Over-Year updated chart shows an earlier wave, with ultimate shape yet to be determined, than we saw last year.

An updated cohort analysis shows little change other than a school case related blip.

I must be on to something based on the reaction to my pretty vanilla op-ed.

Another email shows what the Minnesota Governor really cares about--how the data can support his actions and messaging.

There are a couple of places in the world that had a more sensible epidemic policy and they are seeing the benefits.