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#COVIDー19 : Isolative measures must be adhered strictly in order for this pandemic to be halted; Esp. with research showing that substantial undocumented infections driven by asymptomatic carriers are responsible for 86% of all infections.
Full paper: https://t.co/5Ha47FTOPb
Early recognition of #COVIDー19 symptoms, social distancing and self quarantine are steps instrumental in lowering the R0 (reproductive number) of COVID-19. If you have the following symptoms, proceed to the nearest hospital for screening.
Remember to wash your hands (with soap). Slowing down/halting the spread of #COVIDー19 can only be done with a unified response from all fronts - individuals, communities and governments.
@necsi were among the first (17 Feb 2020) to distill the #COVIDー19 outbreak to a simple matrix, suggesting that early response and interception can induce exponential decline for the number of cases. This has been instrumental in encouraging governments to adopt early measures.
@OurWorldInData provides a good overview, monitoring the #COVIDー19 pandemic. Data-driven and sober reportage is essential in managing public concerns during times of crises.
https://t.co/4ql8bBobX0
@necsi is also putting out crucial policy recommendations, and updates on the #COVIDー19 pandemic. Demystifying the problem with urgent and direct solutions. https://t.co/NUOSRvECpb
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PLANET LABS
The Flock Imaging Constellation
The Flock 1 fleet of 28 cubesats was the largest swarm or constellation of Earth-imaging satellites ever launched; renewed and enlarged periodically. Flock constellation, "the killer app for CubeSats",
@lindseywford "For 2020, a more productive conversation about how best to compete in the realm of rules and norms should focus more on the levers of systemic influence than on ideology," @lindseywford writes in the 2nd of 2 pieces on refocusing America's China debate. https://t.co/8y7dTPFw3M
Scientists say that the suggestion that pangolins are the animal source of the coronavirus outbreak seems plausible based on a genetic analysis, but they also caution that the researchers’ work is yet to be published in full. https://t.co/IPtz1h351E
We are enthralled with the legal challenge by @privacyint and @libertyhq against MI5 for the use of surveillance data in ungoverned spaces. The outcome of this case will impact the standard of accountability in government's use of personal data.
At Executive Board mtg today #UNDP Administrator stressed the organization’s ability to combine what UNDP does on the ground alongside governments responding to national priorities, with the global set of objectives be it on #inequalities, #climate effort & other major challenges