Differences in definitions and the extent of testing make international comparisons of reported case numbers difficult. The number of deaths is a bit easier to compare I think. This graph shows progr… (View Post)

I agree that's the main purpose. Trials of the efficacy of masks against other respiratory diseases suggest they are of little or no benefit to the wearer, but they should provide improved protection… (View Post)

I've seen quite a lot of comment recently criticizing the WHO for not recommending travel bans and supporting Trump's early decision to ban some people flying from China. I thought a bit of context a… (View Post)

As the Telegraph put it, this is just "fake mews" :p. Two lawyers at a Dutch university put forward a fringe interpretation of EU legislation. This requires member states to protect biodive… (View Post)

I agree that the spread will naturally be somewhat slower in rural areas - and that will affect people's perception about the danger of the disease. However, unless the number of close contacts with … (View Post)