Good idea! That would require foresight. Unfortunately, I predict we'll see mass chaos and eventually disengagement and/or departures (quits + sick leave) -- not exactly something desired in public service agencies.

Liking in appreciation for your share, but not in support of the idea of a return to office mandate.

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It is depressing and unconscionable. 🥲

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Wow, that’s an unexpected ingredient. Cool! I had the most amazing goulash in Hungary years ago and was never able to replicate it.

The lack of focus on prevention is astounding.

That chart means very little. Let’s survey daycares, schools, & universities. Let’s test the parents who are caring for these sick kids. Promoting greater testing in your next media appearance as well as centralized reporting, & expanded wastewater data would be helpful @isaacbogoch.bsky.social.

Excellent point! Complete omission of long COVID as well. So many lost opportunities in the original post.

Thank you for sharing!

This is excellent messaging. @topublichealth.bsky.social should borrow a page from this account!

Well said. We are all better to have known him, even in a small way.