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Solving for Disease X

The Society of Problem Solvers • 176 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Disease Prevention Public Health Measures Data Collection
  1. Using decentralized science and human swarm intelligence could help combat pandemics more effectively.
  2. Swarm intelligence involves group problem solving, where many individuals combine to form a more capable entity.
  3. A bottom-up approach with high-trust systems and decentralized problem-solving could lead to better solutions for combating diseases.

B.1.1.7

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 11 Jan 21
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Vaccines Epidemiology Public Health Measures Testing
  1. The B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is 50% more transmissible, likely spreading rapidly globally under several names, including 'UK Variant' and 'Supercovid.'
  2. B.1.1.7 mutations mainly affect the spike protein, raising concerns about vaccine efficacy. Current vaccines may still be effective, but wide distribution could lead to the virus evolving to evade immunity.
  3. B.1.1.7 is outcompeting other variants due to increased transmissibility rather than higher virulence, emphasizing the importance of maintaining mitigation efforts, particularly in high-risk settings, and ramping up testing to contain the spread.

Bits of news

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Aug 21
📰 News COVID-19 updates Education Public Health Measures
  1. Regular COVID-19 screening in schools with active isolation and testing of contacts can be more effective than closures.
  2. Some regions are implementing vaccine passports for non-essential activities and in-person classes to control the spread of COVID-19.
  3. Enjoy the summer to build mental strength for potential disruptions in the Fall due to COVID-19.

The worst may come in 2021-22

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 21 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health Measures Immunity
  1. Experts predict the worst of the pandemic is yet to come in 2021-22, with potential outbreaks due to low vaccinations and new variants.
  2. The forecasts for Western Europe, Latin America, and the US all show challenges ahead in managing COVID-19 cases and deaths.
  3. There are uncertainties regarding the impact of new variants, vaccine effectiveness, and waning immunity, highlighting the need for continued vigilance.

Social distancing at the end

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 28 Oct 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemic response Vaccines Social Distancing Economic Impact Public Health Measures
  1. Vaccines and treatments for the pandemic take time to distribute and may not be perfect when they become available
  2. People's social distancing behavior changes when a vaccine is on the horizon, impacting economic activity
  3. The impact of a vaccine versus a treatment on social distancing behavior and economic activity can differ significantly
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