Saturday 18 June 2022

A Right Royal Covid Infection?

Synchronicity doesn't prove causation. In spite of this, sections of the UK media are linking the recent surge in Covid19 infections to the weekend celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee (https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/uk-world-news/expert-links-uk-covid-surge-7213139). Although causation cannot be established, wide-spread street parties, singing and gatherings for open-air concerts, are effective means of stimulating air-bourne viral transmission. If nothing else, these recent events should serve as a reminder not to get too close and personal in crowds.

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