A stretch of warm weather would help the Northern tier of the U.S. in terms of Covid case numbers. We’re clearly not there yet, as the other side of this blog points out. I think that May will be a turning point weather- and pandemic-wise, at least for the Northeast, and one which will likely transition Covid from pandemic to endemic. Whether this remains the case in the winter, we shall see.
Worldwide cases down 24% from last week and deaths down 18%. The biggest declines are in Asia and Europe as would be expected with waves that seem to propagate generally east to west. This would also explain the current rise here … But more of a ripple or a wavelet than a wave.
Right around the time we turn the calendar to May we should see the light at the end of the tunnel here. If we are careful from now to then we will get there as smoothly as possible.
Agree. Obviously, there are a few caveats. But, I do see light at the end of a tunnel, and the distance between where we are and the end of the tunnel is getting shorter.
I sure hope this is true. One caveat is numbers are far from accurate. This is a repost from last night
Gotlieb says numbers are 7 times what is reported.
WHO cautioned the same. Even though, I’m hoping this time the powers that be are not going to pull the rug out again
“ WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where the virus is starting to subside have changed their testing strategies, meaning far fewer cases are being identified.”
Vicki, I do agree that there are caveats. I’ve said all along we’re going to have to sit tight this month and see how things play out. It’s not all roses. It is a wave, but hopefully only a small one. So far, it’s better than I expected. You’re correct that there are more cases than are being reported, but I’m encouraged by the test positivity data. If I start seeing test positivity go well over 5% nationwide I will be more concerned. Right now we’re at 3.6% nationwide, which is roughly in line with Massachusetts.
By the way, I hope that my cautious optimism verifies. I’ve been wrong before.
For now, the city of Boston has no plans of following Philadelphia’s reinstatement of an indoor mask mandate. Whew!
What I do find interesting is that most grocery store customers (myself included) and employees still wear masks even though masks are now officially “optional”.
I continued for a while at the Sunday shopping excursion but during March I abandoned it. I’m comfortable with that decision.
If we had to go back to it for a bit I’d be fine with that.
C-19 for 4-14 is ready.
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Your no-hype southeastern New England weather blog!
Thanks TK.
A stretch of warm weather would help the Northern tier of the U.S. in terms of Covid case numbers. We’re clearly not there yet, as the other side of this blog points out. I think that May will be a turning point weather- and pandemic-wise, at least for the Northeast, and one which will likely transition Covid from pandemic to endemic. Whether this remains the case in the winter, we shall see.
Worldwide cases down 24% from last week and deaths down 18%. The biggest declines are in Asia and Europe as would be expected with waves that seem to propagate generally east to west. This would also explain the current rise here … But more of a ripple or a wavelet than a wave.
Right around the time we turn the calendar to May we should see the light at the end of the tunnel here. If we are careful from now to then we will get there as smoothly as possible.
Agree. Obviously, there are a few caveats. But, I do see light at the end of a tunnel, and the distance between where we are and the end of the tunnel is getting shorter.
I sure hope this is true. One caveat is numbers are far from accurate. This is a repost from last night
Gotlieb says numbers are 7 times what is reported.
https://twitter.com/facethenation/status/1513879682965553159?s=21&t=xgvZkg3TYOCeox
WHO cautioned the same. Even though, I’m hoping this time the powers that be are not going to pull the rug out again
“ WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where the virus is starting to subside have changed their testing strategies, meaning far fewer cases are being identified.”
Vicki, I do agree that there are caveats. I’ve said all along we’re going to have to sit tight this month and see how things play out. It’s not all roses. It is a wave, but hopefully only a small one. So far, it’s better than I expected. You’re correct that there are more cases than are being reported, but I’m encouraged by the test positivity data. If I start seeing test positivity go well over 5% nationwide I will be more concerned. Right now we’re at 3.6% nationwide, which is roughly in line with Massachusetts.
By the way, I hope that my cautious optimism verifies. I’ve been wrong before.
For now, the city of Boston has no plans of following Philadelphia’s reinstatement of an indoor mask mandate. Whew!
What I do find interesting is that most grocery store customers (myself included) and employees still wear masks even though masks are now officially “optional”.
I continued for a while at the Sunday shopping excursion but during March I abandoned it. I’m comfortable with that decision.
If we had to go back to it for a bit I’d be fine with that.
C-19 for 4-14 is ready.