Clive Barker
@CliveBarker1967
Too contrary and a little opinionated but always willing to learn. I don't take myself too seriously. Everything has nuance except Twitter.
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03-06-2017 08:47:49
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Our Omicron severity paper now out in The Lancet 🎉
Analysing over 1.5 MILLION cases in England 🦠
We found Omicron had a
⬇️59% (57-61%) reduced risk of hospital admission &
⬇️69% (63-74%) reduced risk of death compared to Delta
thelancet.com/journals/lance…
Unsurprisingly, a representative from Alabama is asking non-expert Lucy McBride about 'dramatic increases in suicide.' She has no expertise or credentials to testify on this.
#expertisematters
Rep. Frank Pallone Energy & Commerce Democrats Rep. Diana DeGette Gary Palmer
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Fascinating data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) schools infection survey today, looking specifically at mental health and 'long covid'
Reinforces previous reassuring data showing rarity of prolonged symptoms in children, especially those affecting daily life
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ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…
The UK has done many things wrong in the pandemic, but it has been world leading in surveillance.
As the govt prepares to cut back on protections, a short thread on some of the contributions of REACT study in detecting new waves and variants, vaccine impact & inequalities. 1/