
Julia Belluz
Freelance contributor
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There’s no clinically validated test to measure a patient’s Covid-19 infectiousness.


“Don’t be afraid of Covid,” he tweeted.


Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton, and Charles M. Rice “made possible blood tests and new medicines that have saved millions of lives.”


Trump was given dexamethasone, a steroid typically used in some severely ill Covid-19 patients.

An ideal coronavirus mitigation strategy versus what the White House did.


The president said he was beginning the “quarantine” process immediately.


While his age, sex, and weight may elevate his risk, his race and privilege may protect him.

Frequent testing, masks, and no bravos have kept the virus in check.

“My worry is that it’s a long winter.”


It’s one of the best ways to prevent Covid-19 — and you’re probably doing it wrong.