There is a somewhat disturbing tale from the UK's Milton Keynes Covid-19 testing centre that appears to have lots of capacity waiting expectantly but only a relatively few swabs to test each day (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/apr/16/swab-tester-uk-germany-south-korea). Testing and tracking are advocated as effective ways of helping to deal with the pandemic (as revealed in the recent experiences of Germany and South Korea) but the UK's problem seems to be rooted in the collection of samples in sufficient numbers and transporting them safely to the centres. The results also need to be gathered, returned swiftly and acted upon if there is to be any point to the process.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Monday, 20 April 2020
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