tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post4412829829616571266..comments2024-03-30T00:09:27.602+13:00Comments on Not PC: Learning from porn #covid19nzPeter Cresswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10699845031503699181noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-67929063488241700282020-04-22T15:26:03.824+12:002020-04-22T15:26:03.824+12:00Thanks, yes, And I'm no microbiologist, and in...Thanks, yes, And I'm no microbiologist, and in no way want to discount how hard decent testing will/would be to develop and roll out. <br />The situation does suck. But without some kind testing, that asymptomatic period in which one is also highly transmissive period means, if we ever do get fully unlocked, we'd all be playing some kind of Virus Roulette. Not even as much fun as that Russian kind. :-/<br />Look forward to that drink!!Peter Cresswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699845031503699181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-71717727753301653912020-04-22T13:40:47.953+12:002020-04-22T13:40:47.953+12:00It is, but there are two problems. 1) The serologi...It is, but there are two problems. 1) The serological tests still suck. They take time to develop. 2) Transmission is droplet/airborne.<br /><br />The first was true once for HIV too, which created a significant amount of fear. And while we thought the second might also be true for HIV, it turned out not to be.<br /><br />That makes this virus significantly more intractible. <br /><br />Imagine an additional thing, which I think is possible and even likely. The virus could have long-term cardiovascular, neurological, or even immunosuppressive sequelae.<br /><br />I don't want to stoke that fear from a policy standpoint. But personally, we have to prepare ourselves mentally for the worst.<br /><br />The situation sucks.<br /><br />Your posts on this are great, BTW.<br /><br />We just have to get through this. FWIW, I'm grateful I'm in NZ and not the US. Whatever happens, I know Kiwis will pull together better than Americans.<br /><br />Would love to have a drink with you all when we get to Level 1 or 2. :) Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223664599729768316noreply@blogger.com