For reference: Smallpox has an R0 of 3 Polio has an R0 of 4-6 Mumps has an R0 of 10-12 Chickenpox has an R0 of 10-12 Pertussis has an R0 of 15-17 Measles has an R0 of 16-18
DIL 3's painting yesterday is quite beautiful. I love the colors and the texture.
I have been pretty sick for the past few months. Similar to puddles' piriformis trials, but not. Finally see glimpses of recovery. Anyway, that's why I've been mostly absent.
I expect the estimates are likely low. I'm informed that the tax digest, the basis of our tax revenues, increased 6% in 2020 and is slated to increase another 6% in 2021. I think we are going to have trickle up.
A friend's son is in charge of the ICU at our Med Center. She tells me they have cancelled plans for their Christmas Eve family dinner, due to his concerns about the spread of Omicron. (When Larson says don't, DON'T!)
...He's also a trauma surgeon. And PhD*Son used to be his babysitter when he was a kid. His Mom was a birder who taught PhD*Son a lot about birds, and a harpist who took lessons alongside Daughter, from famous harpist Christina Tourin. His Mom was also one of my coworkers at the Library.
I got a follow-up call from Penny's neurologist while I was gone. Message on the answering machine: MRI didn't really tell is anything. No sign of stroke or anything else that might directly account for her symptoms. Brain shrinkage not notably greater than would be expeced from normal aging. So the suggestion is to bring her in for another face-to-face meeting. I'm guessing there won't be an appointment available until February.
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It was one year ago today that Wil went in for surgery to clear a 90% blocked widowmaker artery. After which, he coded...which situation has about a 10% survival rate. I am so deeply grateful we still have him!!
Somehow I imagine Alan looking at today's photo and title and commenting on the *lack* of green. 🤣
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DeleteLancet article indicates Omicron may have an R0 as high as 10...!
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For reference:
Smallpox has an R0 of 3
Polio has an R0 of 4-6
Mumps has an R0 of 10-12
Chickenpox has an R0 of 10-12
Pertussis has an R0 of 15-17
Measles has an R0 of 16-18
Delta has an R0 of 5.08.
DeleteDIL 3's painting yesterday is quite beautiful. I love the colors and the texture.
ReplyDeleteI have been pretty sick for the past few months. Similar to puddles' piriformis trials, but not. Finally see glimpses of recovery. Anyway, that's why I've been mostly absent.
May the coming year bring you good health, Susan.
Deletehope the recovery continues to pick up steam.
Delete❤️ Had hoped you were just busy quilting.
DeleteI like the sound of "glimpses of recovery"! May the landscape brighten as the days lengthen.
Ah, Susan, commiseration! You have been missed.
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ReplyDeleteI expect the estimates are likely low. I'm informed that the tax digest, the basis of our tax revenues, increased 6% in 2020 and is slated to increase another 6% in 2021. I think we are going to have trickle up.
ReplyDeleteA friend's son is in charge of the ICU at our Med Center. She tells me they have cancelled plans for their Christmas Eve family dinner, due to his concerns about the spread of Omicron. (When Larson says don't, DON'T!)
DeleteOh, good heavens--far too risky to have a Christmas Eve family dinner. But who is Larson?
DeleteLarson is none other than Dr. Larson Erb, head of the ICU at the Medical Center of Vermont.
Delete...He's also a trauma surgeon. And PhD*Son used to be his babysitter when he was a kid. His Mom was a birder who taught PhD*Son a lot about birds, and a harpist who took lessons alongside Daughter, from famous harpist Christina Tourin. His Mom was also one of my coworkers at the Library.
DeleteSmall town. LOL.
Now I know!
DeleteI got a follow-up call from Penny's neurologist while I was gone. Message on the answering machine: MRI didn't really tell is anything. No sign of stroke or anything else that might directly account for her symptoms. Brain shrinkage not notably greater than would be expeced from normal aging. So the suggestion is to bring her in for another face-to-face meeting. I'm guessing there won't be an appointment available until February.
ReplyDeleteA mixed bag; we hope for the best, Bill. Thanks for sharing.
DeleteSo hard to wait and wait and not know. Be gentle with yourselves.
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It was one year ago today that Wil went in for surgery to clear a 90% blocked widowmaker artery. After which, he coded...which situation has about a 10% survival rate. I am so deeply grateful we still have him!!
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DeleteWhat Alan said.
ReplyDeleteKid just left, all done. love that boy.
Good Kid! We all love that boy!!!
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