COVID-19: Straight Answers from Top Epidemiologist Who Predicted the Pandemic – Blue Zones

We have to learn not only how to die with this virus, which tragically we’ve had to do, but we also have to learn how to live with it.
— Read on www.bluezones.com/2020/06/covid-19-straight-answers-from-top-epidemiologist-who-predicted-the-pandemic/

“We have to learn not only how to die with this virus, which tragically we’ve had to do, but we also have to learn how to live with it”. Michael Osterholm, PhD

Fantastic article from a world rebound epidemiologist. Some take home points:

– so far, in the US as well as the rest of the world, only 5% of the population is thought to have been infected. To achieve “herd immunity” if that is even possible, we need to see at least 70% become infected or vaccinated.

– given how many deaths we have already seen and given how small a percentage of our population has had the virus, the new guesstimate is that we should unfortunately see about 800,000 to 1.6 million deaths by the time this is all done.

– a vaccine is at least a year a way.

– If you are under 55, obesity is the #1 risk factor for complications from Covid. Just for a rough idea, this is only about 30 pounds above three upper limit of normal weight for the average male. Just being 20 pounds overweight increases the risks 6x.

– being outside significantly decrease the chances of spread because of the wind and sun.

– although we will get through this eventually, we need moral, well-informed and supportive leadership.

The most important point I got out of the article is that there is a big difference between “social distancing” and “physical distancing”. We CAN’T socially distance. We must interact. It’s our nature. Get out but do so safely.

– physically distance.

– wear a mask

– wash your hands

– get healthy! Move, eat well, sleep, interact…

Stay safe and be well.

AC 😎✌️🌱❤🐖🏃🏻🧘🏻‍♂️🌎😷