How does a society balance the need for social restrictions and precautions, in order to save as many lives as possible, against the risk of long-term or permanent damage to the economy? Continue Reading
There is reason for cautious optimism that Houston and Texas may have weathered the feared disaster of a Covid-19 peak (unlike New York, Spain and Italy). But we must continue with serious protective measures, and prepare for the future. Continue Reading
The Covid-19 pandemic can be temporarily suppressed with widespread testing and social protective measures. The authors discuss the factors needed for a true light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel and a return to a new normal. Continue Reading
This blog addresses the unique and privileged health care situation of Houston, among all cities in the world, and the particular significance of early and widespread Covid-19 testing. Continue Reading
Based on updated Covid-19 data, Houston must seriously prepare for a Covid-19 surge in mid-April, possibly related to the Houston Rodeo mass crowding and/or an influx of Covid-19 positive cases from Louisiana. The next month will clarify better how Covid-19 will affect our lives and economies. Continue Reading
Coronavirus cases in Texas may grow as the state expands COVID-19 screening and delayed decisions to limit public interaction have serious consequences. No one should be surprised or panic as the figures roll out. Continue Reading
We hope for a relatively optimistic outlook for the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, with the quick realization of all modifying interventions, such as earlier and broader testing; strict preventive hygienic and societal measures; a safe and effective vaccine; and effective therapies to treat the virus. Continue Reading