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Tag Archives: pandemic
Covid becomes plague of elderly, reviving debate over ‘acceptable loss’
Nearly 9 in 10 covid deaths are in people 65 or older [from Washington Post] Some epidemiologists and demographers predict the trend of older, sicker and poorer people dying at disproportionate rates will continue, raising hard questions about the trade-offs … Continue reading
Different Masking Rules for retirement communities?
It seems our age group was less vulnerable to the delta variant last summer but is 2x more vulnerable to winter’s omicron variant. Variants will keep coming, as long as so many people resist vaccination and keep socially mixing. The … Continue reading
Ambulance Songs
This “Tiny Love Story” appeared in the New York Times Style section today. Isabella’s Mom has it right. Each time Medic One zooms past, I too hope for the best.
Graphic emphasis
The Senior Caucus is a monthly meeting where attendees get information on medical topics of interest to senior citizens. To receive an invitation to attend a future meeting, email Jane.Mcnamee@kp.org. Caucus meetings are open to everyone.
Rapid Innovation
At Florence Cathedral, electronic devices worn on lanyards will notify visitors if they’re standing too close to their neighbors by vibrating and lighting up.
Some local implications for the re-opening big picture
You may have seen the recent news articles on the invisible mucus droplets emitted during speech, and how long (8-14 minutes) they can hang around in the air in poorly ventilated spaces (such as elevators without fans running). Here are … Continue reading