If you apply the criteria and goals for the interventions to tackle COVID-19 that some are now demanding more widely, then surely they would advocate similar restrictions for influenza and maybe othe… (View Post)

It's an astonishingly low number given how much the issue has been the focus of complaints about the actions of the government. Obviously it matters, but also clearly it matters not very much co… (View Post)

Reading that it looks like countries or regions with low vaccination rates are going to be in deep trouble shortly. (View Post)

It's illogical to recommend a plan of action if you don't consider the option of doing nothing. Any competent person should have considered the "let it rip" scenario. (View Post)

That's broadly my view as well, cherry picked comments with no context. Interestingly a member of the SAGE behavioural science committee was on the radio this morning, and she was quite explicit… (View Post)