SIMPLE COVID

Doctors, scientists and public health clinicians explaining COVID simply, and answering your questions.

[SIMPLE COVID @SimpleCovid]

The R number of the original strain of COVID-19 is 3 (without masks or distancing) while the new variant, B.1.1.7 is up to 70% higher, or around 5.

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After 10 days:

1 person infects 9 people vs. 1 person infects 25 people

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How to reduce #COVID19 risk in schools

1. Ventilate: open windows, go outside, clean & monitor air
2. Educate: make space & use bubbles, cover face, wash hands & surfaces
3. Support: remote learning, self-isolation, mental health

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How does a sustainable suppression strategy keep #COVID19 cases down?

- Strict border controls
- Vaccines
- Public health systems

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Benefits of a sustainable suppression #COVID19 strategy

- Closer to normal life
- Better for the economy
- Limits the chance of variants emerging
- Stops the cycle of lockdowns
- Fewer people get long-term COVID

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An alternative COVID strategy: sustainable suppression

Get infections down. Keep infections down. Minimise disruption to daily life.

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Why should you still follow the rules once you've been fully vaccinated?

-You could still become infected, no vaccine is 100% effective

-You could still spread it to others

-You can still carry it on your hands or clothes

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Estimating risk of COVID-19 infection

1. Estimate risk
- is the location crowded? ventilated? for how long will you be there?

2. Reduce risk
-reduce time spent
-open a window or meet outside
-avoid gatherings
-wear a mask

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[SIMPLE COVID @SimpleCovid]

Estimating risk of COVID-19 infection

1. Estimate risk
- is the location crowded? ventilated? for how long will you be there?

2. Reduce risk
-reduce time spent
-open a window or meet outside
-avoid gatherings
-wear a mask

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Understanding exponential growth:

A race is held between a wolf and a rabbit.

The rabbit runs at 1m per second, and has nearly won when the wolf starts.

The wolf runs at 1m per second, but doubles her speed every metre.

Who will win? | Poll below 👇
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Imagine your bedroom doubled in size every day.

Day 2: It's the size of a living room...
Day 3: A studio flat
Day 4: A bungalow
Day 5: A large house
Day 6: A tennis court
Day 7: A jumbo jet

& by 2 weeks the size of Buckingham Palace.

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[Prof. Christina Pagel - @chrischirp.bsky.social @chrischirp]

PS here is a lovely graphic from @SimpleCovid that covers many of the main principles

[SIMPLE COVID @SimpleCovid]

Imagine your bedroom doubled in size every day.

Day 2: It's the size of a living room...
Day 3: A studio flat
Day 4: A bungalow
Day 5: A large house
Day 6: A tennis court
Day 7: A jumbo jet

& by 2 weeks the size of Buckingham Palace.

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The wolf wins easily, catching the rabbit and winning the race in under 7 seconds.

By the time the rabbit finishes, the wolf will be over a kilometre away.

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Understanding exponential growth:

A race is held between a wolf and a rabbit.

The rabbit runs at 1m per second, and has nearly won when the wolf starts.

The wolf runs at 1m per second, but doubles her speed every metre.

Who will win? | Poll below 👇
https://t.co/tIeVF3TEwx

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How To Reduce COVID Risk at Christmas

Can Isn't Should
Reduce guests or delay plans until Spring.

Outdoors Not Indoors
Meet up outside. If you can't, keep the windows open.

Safe Not Sorry
Self isolate 10 days prior & socially distance

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The Long-Term Effects of COVID

5-20% of patients have symptoms lasting > 4 weeks including:

-fatigue
-headache
-loss of smell
-shortness of breath
-palpitations
-chest pain
-muscle pain
-pins & needles
-diarrhoea
-forgetfulness
-fever

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Wearing a mask protects:

You Others Health Services

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