A chart showing the relationship of PCR test cycle number and positive culture of virus viability
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Another big dump of research summaries, some related to children, transmission and masks.
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New CDC data on a large volume of CV-19 cases gives a good picture of the epidemic's course.
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Attitudes toward lockdowns and other restrictions are shifting.
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We would all like to know what may happen next in this epidemic. A few papers bear on the issue.
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Asymptomatic transmission is very infrequent, according to a meta-review of studies on the topic.
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A couple of graphs, one that helps identify real deaths from coronavirus, and one that shows the similarity of the Swedish experience with US cities.
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A smattering of potentially interesting, if you are really bored or really nerdy, coronavirus studies.
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A surprise appearance from a certain high-level state official at a Thursday press conference.
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The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.