New research shows tracing apps can save lives at all levels of uptake

New research shows tracing apps can save lives at all levels of uptake: The latest research findings from a team of modellers and epidemiologists at Oxford University’s Nuffield Department of Medicine and Google Research suggest digital contact tracing, such as that based on Google and Apple’s Exposure Notification System (ENS), can help to control the epidemic at low levels of app uptake.

What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 8 September

COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 8 September: India records highest daily deaths in over a month; WHO warns world must prepare better for next pandemic; Spain cases pass 500,000.

What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 7 September

COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 7 September: India overtakes Brazil for confirmed cases; UK case rise 'concerning'; Melbourne extends lockdown

Are you a complete covidiot?

Are you a complete covidiot? It's what the government wants of all of us: Denial of the basic facts of the coronavirus outbreak is not confined to conspiracy theorists but has crept into what passes for government policy. Covidiocy is now mainstream

UK’s record on pandemic deaths

UK’s record on pandemic deaths: Recent changes in definition can’t disguise the UK’s poor international ranking

Total deaths returned to near normal levels some weeks ago, as they did in other European countries, after which they fell below normal. In the eight weeks to 7 August there were about 1700 (2%) fewer all cause deaths in England and Wales than the 2015-19 average (fig 1).1 This welcome respite has a darker side, however, as it suggests many of the earlier deaths had been premature, for which ONS analyses provide further corroboration.7 It’s unclear whether the increase in deaths in the fortnight to 21 August to above average levels is related to a heatwave or signals a longer term trend. 

StayAway Covid não recolhe dados, mas suscita reservas

 StayAway Covid não recolhe dados, mas suscita reservas: As autoridades portuguesas não recolhem informação de saúde dos utilizadores. Mas a Google e a Apple, que asseguram o sistema de notificações, mantêm parte do código fechado, pelo que não sabemos o que fazem com a informação.

Covid-19 Distancing: How Far Is Far Enough?

The Debate Over Covid-19 Distancing: How Far Is Far Enough?: The CDC recommends 6 feet or more, the WHO about half that distance. But experts say the science is far from settled.