Monday, August 30, 2021

Largest Study of Lingering COVID-19 Effects Suggests a Looming Problem

"Among those hospitalized for COVID-19, 68% reported at least one continued, COVID-19-related symptom six months after their first symptoms appeared. While this percentage decreased by the 12-month mark, it remained relatively high, at 49%. And overall, patients who had been hospitalized for COVID-19 self-reported being in poorer health and having lower quality of life—including mobility issues— compared to controls."

https://time.com/6093164/long-covid-19-largest-study/

SARS-CoV-2 Infections and Hospitalizations Among Persons Aged ≥16 Years, by Vaccination Status

"On July 25, infection and hospitalization rates among unvaccinated persons were 4.9 and 29.2 times, respectively, those in fully vaccinated persons."

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7034e5.htm

Friday, August 13, 2021

Climate crisis: Scientists spot warning signs of Gulf Stream collapse

This is especially disturbing because we don't know whether northern Europe will get colder or hotter. But that's where I'm headed:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/05/climate-crisis-scientists-spot-warning-signs-of-gulf-stream-collapse