I’ve read a bunch of notes on coronavirus from clinicians sharing observed data as well as from attendees at the (quite bleak) UCSF panel on coronavirus. A few key takeaways: 1. If you’re exposed to COVID, you’re likely to see symptoms in about 2-9 days, with median of 5 days.

Since my Harvard lab closed yesterday, I've been reading and interpreting this week's published papers on #COVID19. What follows is a thread of information, my interpretation, links to sources & predictions. Let's start with what you need to know... #coronavirus #COVIDー19

A thread on #SARSCoV2 mutations and what they might mean for the #COVID19 vaccination and immunity, in which I predict it will take the virus a few years to mutate enough to significantly hinder a vaccine. 1/12

In my 7 days on one of our (now 12!) non ICU #COVID19 units, I admitted 58 patients for COVID rule out, of whom 50 tested positive. Two died (DNR), 2 went to hospice, and 5 went to the ICU. That is… not my typical gen med service week. Following, some clinical observations.

San Francisco has enacted all eight of the #8cantwait policies, but we know there's still more work to be done. That's why I've signed on with the first group of Mayors to Barack Obama's commitment to action on police use of force. obama.org/mayor-pledge/

My pregnant physician wife and I are currently COVID positive. We are currently quarantining with our 2 yo daughter who is likely also positive based on symptoms. We have both been working in hospitals taking every precaution humanly possible, especially because of the pregnancy.

I've said this before but let me clear: to judge the risk of COVID-19 solely by the mortality rate is, at this point, a form of willful ignorance. The long-term affects of covid on the lungs is still unknown--but first cuts of the data show that they could be significant 1/-

Friends, I'm excited to share “Tuscany,” an animation I’ve been working on for months between design projects! It was painted 5 seconds/week in Photoshop and explores fear, paralysis, renewal. A RT, and perhaps a like on Vimeo, would mean so much to me 🙏 vimeo.com/colbay/tuscany

I’ll always remember Mike Kruzeniski as a careful listener, a wonderful storyteller, and a leader who never took himself too seriously. Thank you for your mentorship and warmth, Mike.

Finally revealing a new project I started: Myxt. It's an app for your recordings. I'm using it for backups, sharing, and organizing tho it might evolve as a creator space – excited to find out. Out on all platforms now but you can start at myxt.com to view a demo.

Whoa. France just launched makeourplanetgreatagain.fr and is offering grants of up to 1.5 million Euro for climate scientists to move there.

The backroom deal to decide the fate of Trumpcare is TODAY If your Senator is on this list, please CALL. If not please share. 202-224-3121 x.com/stevenportnoy/…

This bill isn't just mean, it's TERRIFYING. OPPOSE THE SENATE'S TRUMPCARE BILL ☎️: 5calls.org/issue/recGpfpn… vox.com/policy-and-pol…

Once-immutable power dynamics in the start-up industry are being shredded this week. Let's strive to rewire them to prioritize equality.

Even in death, killer gets to be a doctor and victim identified solely by gender. Fixed it for you, The New York Times

WE HAVE TAKEN YOUR GHOSTBUSTERS AND STAR WARS AND SUPERHEROES AND DOCTOR WHO NOTHING IS SACRED WE WILL DEFILE IT ALL WITH OUR WOMANLY HANDS

PSA: If you’re curious how a healthcare conglomerate can get between a doc and her patients, come hear closing remarks for my friend’s trial! Reporters esp. needed! 9am tomorrow (Feb 2) at Santa Clara Court: 191 North 1st St, San Jose, 5th Fl, Dept 16 prnewswire.com/news-releases/…