The hottest Isolation Substack posts right now

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We Are Not Okay

The Audacity. • 5621 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Isolation Social media Therapy Healthcare
  1. Social media can often be a place where sincerity dies, with people sharing their struggles and miseries.
  2. There is pressure to always appear okay, even though many people are dealing with isolation and various problems.
  3. Despite progress in discussing mental health, there are still challenges like expensive therapy and inconsistent insurance coverage.

The Open/Closed/Open Principle

Software Design: Tidy First? • 1565 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Software Design Isolation Experimentation
  1. In software design, there are ordinary phases (small changes) and revolutionary phases (fundamental changes) - understanding when each is needed is important.
  2. Revolutionary design violates the open/closed principle by requiring new elements and relationships that don't fit with the existing design.
  3. Revolutionary changes in design require different values and care compared to ordinary design - they are essential for accommodating new types of features.

Changing Covid-19 isolation?

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1195 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Policy Guidelines Public Health Isolation CDC
  1. Contagiousness of Covid-19 remains the same, spreading for 5-12 days.
  2. Health policy decisions involve balancing protection, actionability, and feasibility for diverse populations.
  3. CDC's consideration of new Covid-19 isolation guidelines raises questions about following guidelines, impact on community transmission, and stakeholder views.

The Taste Test

Desk Notes by Charles Schifano • 303 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Opinions Identity Social Dynamics Isolation
  1. Your tastes and preferences do not define your character, despite common cultural perceptions.
  2. It's important to maintain individuality and not feel pressured to align your preferences with someone else's to avoid conflict.
  3. The core of a person's character lies in social aspects like morals, ethics, and virtues, rather than superficial preferences.

Solitude and isolation

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 20 implied HN points • 05 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Isolation Solitude Art Literature Philosophy
  1. Solitude and isolation may not always be a personal choice, but can be externally imposed in various situations.
  2. Emptiness and isolation can be seen as different concepts, with emptiness having its own beauty and significance.
  3. Solitude and isolation may exist on a continuum, where true solitude can be found in wild places without human obligation.
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Rationing rapid tests

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jan 22
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Rapid tests Isolation
  1. Rapid tests are important for managing the risk of infecting others, especially in situations where isolation decisions need to be made.
  2. Concentrating repeated tests in one person can be a strategy for rationing tests, especially in households where everyone is likely to be infected if one person tests positive.
  3. Consider who in your household comes into contact with vulnerable individuals or is the most likely to bring COVID into the house when deciding on whom to test.

Let's check in on Slovakia

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 21
🌍 World Politics COVID-19 Testing Isolation Government
  1. Slovakia conducted mass testing twice on its population in a short period and implemented continuous weekly testing to bring down COVID-19 cases. They made testing mandatory for certain activities and made isolation voluntary for family members with a positive case.
  2. Slovakia's approach relied heavily on regular testing and isolation of cases and household members, showing significant success in managing outbreaks and decreasing case numbers.
  3. The success of Slovakia's testing strategy was facilitated by its small size, efficient decision-making process, and strong community adherence to regulations. A small group of epidemiologists made decisions quickly, and the country swiftly mobilized resources for mass testing.

Manage BA.2—And Our Expectations

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 18 Apr 22
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Symptoms Testing Isolation Treatment
  1. The Omicron BA.2 variant is highly contagious but generally not causing more severe illness than previous versions in vaccinated and boosted individuals. Symptoms can range from mild cold-like to more severe, and testing is crucial to differentiate between COVID and other common illnesses.
  2. Rapid antigen tests are effective in detecting contagious levels of the virus, and isolation guidelines recommend staying isolated for at least 5 days after a positive test, preferably until a negative test is obtained.
  3. Vaccination, boosting where eligible, staying home when sick, and seeking medical advice are crucial steps in managing COVID. Understanding that exposure may be inevitable, a balanced approach to precautions is recommended to protect oneself and others.