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The New Old

Here we are, settling now into our new reality after the COVID pandemic. The virus is ensconced well among us, still spreading and causing illness all over the United States and the rest of the world. We have good vaccines that fight the virus, and the last figure I read said 96% of the population…

Immunize The Teachers

Much has been made these past few months about re-opening schools now that the coronavirus vaccines are available and the spread of the virus seems to be waning, even though teachers and students are not in the highest brackets for immunization. The argument has been put forth that schools can be re-opened because children tend…

A Few Thoughts For Late December

I don’t usually blog about politics, but when it intersects with science and scientific matters, I may decide to make a few comments. Like today. First, a little about masks. Masks are a key component in our ongoing battle against being infected with coronavirus (and influenza, since the flu season is upon us), but the…