6/ A symptomatic index #COVID19 case, her husband who subsequently acquired infection and their 350 close contacts were followed up, 43 developed symptoms, none tested positive, suggesting close & prolonged exposure is required for transmission. thelancet.com/journals/lance… (13/3/20)

Conclusion suggests locking down households could increase the rate of transmission in early stages of epidemic.

Breathing in a small amount of virus may lead to no disease or a mild infection. But inhaling a large volume of virus particles can result in severe symptoms or death. So, again -- wear a mask. via Ron Lin maura dolan latimes.com/california/sto…

Brexit is going provide rare comparison of pundits in real time. We will soon know if the "Brexit is a disaster" or "Brexit is the best thing ever" predictors will be right. We should make sure to keep track of these predictions to allow us to calibrate their future ones.

Edinburgh today

Just thought I would retweet this from mid Feb.

Now energy prices are dropping the cap on UK energy prices might cost £30 to £50bn vs £130bn estimate, ofc this is still uncertain but since raising the money is underway UK govt should pledge any savings to build up energy security, could buy a lot of nuclear for £80bn.

Beautiful Perthshire!

Meall Ghaordaidh view, very clear but cold

Pitlochry, Perthshire

Beinn a'Chaorainn

Ben Y Vrakie reflected in Loch Faskally

GB Grid: Last 3 Year's #Solar generation. #SolarTrendCharts #GridTrendCharts

Watch Starship’s second integrated flight test x.com/i/broadcasts/1…