Yet another nasty surprise about Covid-19. Professor Mauro Giacca of King's College London has reported on his findings from autopsies of Italian patients who had been on critical support in hospital with the infection for extended periods of time (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/15/covid-19-can-damage-lungs-victims-beyond-recognition-expert-says). He suggests that, unlike the picture seen with normal pneumonia or even Sars, their lungs were almost 'unrecognisable' as such and contained highly unusual fused cells (with lots of virus). This suggests that, even in the case of people who survive the infection, there will be lasting (and costly?) health impairment.
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.
Tuesday, 16 June 2020
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