I monitor the covid numbers in Israel closely not only because I live in Israel (although I am spending the summer in California), but I think so much can be learned from the Israeli experience. Many of my friends write to me citing stories about how the Delta is raging in Israel. Not only are … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Covid 19
Covid and PCR Disease.
It has been a while since I have written about the virus. I have been busy with publishing my book, The Flight of a Wild Duck, and I have not had a lot to say. However, the situation with the Delta virus has caused me to reengage. So, here are some of my thoughts. Please … Continue reading
It takes only one person to infect the world. More of my thoughts about COVID 19 from Israel
If the Ro-the transition rate or the. number of people an infected person infects, the virus will spread. For instance, if one person infects four people in two weeks, those people can infect four people each, or sixteen people. The growth is always exponential. If the Ro is less than 1, the virus will … Continue reading
COVID 19-Handshaking can kill you
There is so much to learn about COVID 19. I think we will eventually be very surprised. Why are Korea and Japan’s numbers so low I think there are two reasons. They don’t shake hands and they wear masks. Handshaking seems to me to be a very efficient means of transferring the virus. Let us say … Continue reading
Some more thoughts about the Coronavirus
The Chinese Century China will be coming out of the problems due to the Covid 19 virus before the USA. Right now the USA looks like it is in real trouble medically and financially. China will fill the vacuum left by the major decline of the USA. The world’s experience with democracy is … Continue reading
