March updates
I realized that I haven't written anything about COVID since January--I'm pretty happy about that! January was horrible in the hospitals, but it has gotten much better. I can now go several shifts without seeing any COVID! Having said that, we are seeing an uptrend in cases in Europe and the UK (see graphic), and some regional increases in US wastewater. This is a bit concerning--no need to panic, just be aware and prepare. And be happy that we're moving back toward a state of normality, with caution. Here are some quick recommendations: 1. MONITOR YOUR LOCAL NUMBERS: Your risk depends on what's around you. Like monitoring the weather, I monitor my local numbers. Keep in mind that actual case numbers may be higher than they appear due to many people performing home tests. Wastewater surveillance is also a promising method to monitor for many infectious diseases, including COVID. To keep an eye on my local cases and hospitalizations I like https://covidactnow.org/ or ...