Corona: Hoe en waar krijgen we het? Niemand die het weet. - Bert Hubert's writings
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- The author blogs about COVID-19, often explaining positive developments and the importance of good ventilation.
- The main complaint is that in the Netherlands, little is known about where and how people get infected, or which groups are most affected, despite GGD and RIVM having relevant data.
- Initially, new infections were traced back to Italy or Austria, but as cases rose, detailed contact tracing stopped.
- RIVM has published some studies (e.g., on schools) and statistics on healthcare workers, but not comprehensive data on infection locations or circumstances.
- Data could inform targeted measures (e.g., banning specific gatherings, improving ventilation) and allow low-risk activities to resume.
- Other countries show patterns: public transport dangerous in London/New York, meat processing plants in the US.
- The author urges release of interim results to guide behavior and measures, and calls for public demand for this information.
- Raw data needs careful statistical analysis to avoid misinterpretation.