There is a lot the authorities could've done, should've done and should still do. But we are where we are. Unlike the prepper subculture vibes, true resilience comes from how we respond as a community. Right now, we need to help "flatten the curve" of this epidemic.
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My piece explains why preparing is altruistic and pro-social and outlines the basics of what you should do.
@jonst0kes has a handy one-pager, linked in my piece, with the details: https://theprepared.com/wuhan-coronavirus/ … It's not hard but the time to prepare is before a local outbreak. So, now.9 replies 197 retweets 601 likesShow this thread -
zeynep tufekci Retweeted rcrsv
Yes, masks are hard to find right now. They are essential for health-care workers and good precaution for people who are already ill so that they don't infect others. For the rest of us, it's more a reminder not to touch our face and to keep our distance.https://twitter.com/rcrsv/status/1233129822852747264 …
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There isn't much more to be done to find masks at the moment—unfortunately, that's something the authorities should have prepared for. That said, clinical studies show hand-washing is the crucial step, not masks. We should make sure health-care people have enough masks.
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted Veronika Lime 🏳️🌈
Yes, this is terrible. Just like our health insurance system. If we don’t improve conditions for everyone, things will eventually catch up even to those who are doing better.https://twitter.com/veronika_lime/status/1233140406948229120 …
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Veronika Lime 🏳️🌈 @Veronika_LimeReplying to @zeynepRight now@laurenthehough 's timeline is full of service workers,gig workers, even health care workers who either don't have sick time or can't take it because their employers will cut their hours or fire them if they do. Staying home isn't an option for many3 replies 67 retweets 355 likesShow this thread -
zeynep tufekci Retweeted Bert Hofman(郝福满)
This is what we can help avoid, by preparing now.https://twitter.com/berthofmanecon/status/1233246520910049280 …
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted
Stay home if possible starts when first COVID-19 cases hit one's community. It's not that if you go out everything crumbles. The goal here is to slow the spread so that hospitals can handle the load of serious cases *over time*. That's key. https://twitter.com/arainert/status/1233219908038774784 …
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted Mike Madden
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted NPR
As the news of first US death comes in, keep in mind that we already know there is community transmission in the United States. The key goal for everyone remains the same: practice hand/face hygiene and community isolation to lessen the load on hospitals.https://twitter.com/npr/status/1233813638496083968 …
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Please be more thoughtful with language like "community isolation." People don't have the same privilege. People need public transport, work in jobs in the public sector, etc. etc.
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I agree things are greatly unfair, and on the other hand it’s what we have to do as best we can. The unfairness makes it even more important that people who can should.
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I am glad that you agree, but I also think a lot of your tweets could be more sensitive to people's limitations. Put yourself in the shoes of someone who reads them and can't isolate.
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