The CDC can no longer be trusted to be reliable
NYT article by SMEs points out that the CDCs new COVID-19 testing strategy is wrong, it will prolong the pandemic. States need to take action.
Medicine
Trump’s latest COVID-19 scam – Oleandrin
The latest Trump “Cure” for COVID-19 is oleandrin. Evidence that it works? None at all. If you take this, then get your affairs in order.
COVID-19, a “Cure”, and Religion in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, religious herbalists are offering a COVID-19 cure that uses opioids. People really do feel better, but this is not a cure.
Is the Russian COVID-19 Vaccine real?
The Russian COVID-19 announcement is a con job. They have not conducted Phase III trials and don’t know if it actually works.
What is with all the beach shaming?
The latest bit of COVID-19 misinformation appears to be the media indulging in what is best described as beach shaming. It’s not high risk.
Survey: Religious exemptions for COVID-19 regulations
A recent Pew survey reveals that the vast majority oppose religious exemptions to COVID-19 regulations that are there to protect us all.