The US CDC data reveals an interesting age-specific case versus deaths paradox. Look at the following graph. I created the graph using data available at the US CDC website. Of all the COVID-19 cases, 85.6 percent occurred among those aged equal and below 64 years. In contrast, of all the COVID-19 deaths, 80.6 percent occurred among those aged 65 and above. Now, my message is clear and straightforward based on this graph: Minimize the contact between these two age groups. How can we minimize the contacts between these two age groups? My suggestions are; Provide financial and other incentives to…

This face mask compliance observational study attracted my attention because of its simplistic nature and reader-friendly presentation. I must thank Assistant Professor Susan Parham and Dr Matthew Hardy for publishing the study on The Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine website. About the location Researchers have chosen a small tourist city in Paris for this face mask compliance study. Their reason for choosing this place is because of its popularity among both tourists and the local population. Wearing face coverings became mandatory in this place by the time they conducted the observation. Location selection Professor Susan Parham and Dr Matthew Hardy have…

The COVID 19 virus has only a protein – RNA; it needs a living cell to produce its own copies.