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Essays on COVID-19

52 essays

Mar 23, 2020SSC

Face Masks: Much More Than You Wanted To Know

Scott Alexander reviews evidence on face mask effectiveness against coronavirus, concluding they likely offer some protection despite CDC recommendations against general public use.

32 min read 4,933 words

Mar 19, 2020SSC

Coronalinks 3/19/20

Scott Alexander provides updates and speculations on various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including case estimates, strategies, medical issues, and societal responses.

24 min read 3,668 words

Bay Area COVID-19 epidemiology