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Complex systems, wicked problems. Society, technology, science and more. @UNC professor. @NYTimes columnist. My newsletter is @insight: http://www.theinsight.org 

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    1. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 30 Mar 2021

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted Bryan Rice

      aka didn't read the piece.https://twitter.com/bricey16/status/1377007307125624833 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

      Bryan Rice @bricey16
      The optimists rein it in after a few weeks of chest-pounding https://twitter.com/zeynep/status/1376999996441133062 …
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    2. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 30 Mar 2021

      I understand why we did an each-state-does-their-own-thing policy until now. But the administration should immediately implement a national strategy of geographic prioritizing. We already have federal sites in many states, and we have the vaccine supply. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/03/fourth-surge-variant-vaccine/618463/ …pic.twitter.com/uYLiDAPoWd

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    3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 30 Mar 2021

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted David Eggert

      Yes, please.https://twitter.com/DavidEggert00/status/1376989484563230724 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

      David EggertVerified account @DavidEggert00
      On a call between governors & the White House today, Gov. Whitmer asked whether the White House has considered surging additional vaccine quantity to states with rapidly increasing case rates like Michigan. WH coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients said everything is on the table.
      11 replies 32 retweets 280 likes
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    4. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 30 Mar 2021

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted Alex Fitzpatrick

      Yes. The current risk is that the efficacy of the vaccines—which is great news!—will overshadow the very real vulnerability of those who are left behind, and are now facing yet another surge exactly as we open things up.https://twitter.com/AlexJamesFitz/status/1377072149945548800 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

      Alex FitzpatrickVerified account @AlexJamesFitz
      "The vaccinated can clearly do more, and safely, especially two weeks after their final dose. But it’s a particularly perilous time for the unvaccinated, who deserve our attention, resources, and continued mitigation measures as appropriate." https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/03/fourth-surge-variant-vaccine/618463/ …
      9 replies 63 retweets 249 likes
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    5. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 31 Mar 2021

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted The Recount

      Reminder there is a lot of good news! My article above talks about this study she's referencing. (I haven't seen the full clip, but this excerpt is a wee bit overstated. Data showed 90% reduction in *any* infection—thus transmission—which is excellent).https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1376950399232573442 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

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      The RecountVerified account @therecount
      CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky: “Our data from the CDC today suggest that vaccinated people do not carry the virus.” pic.twitter.com/9W1SHecSEm
      4 replies 27 retweets 119 likes
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    6. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 31 Mar 2021

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted wsbgnl

      Another important consideration. One thing that can accompany a targeted vaccine surge is temporary OSHA guidelines protecting the yet unvaccinated (there are many!) essential workers. Surge+time limit+so much good news+money subsidy could make this work.https://twitter.com/wsbgnl/status/1377059878422765573 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

      wsbgnl @wsbgnl
      Replying to @zeynep @gregggonsalves
      I think it’s hard to tell what’s feasible when the public health community isn’t openly debating all the options, and there is no pressure on elected officials to take action or face accountability for inaction. Minimum, we need temporary OSHA standards.
      2 replies 21 retweets 86 likes
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    7. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 31 Mar 2021

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted Nate in LA

      I agree. I think we should have concrete and empirical benchmark-driven timelines. I write "a little bit more" because I'm not in charge (but I can see where things are going) but we should have the endgame spelled out for the public.https://twitter.com/natem42/status/1377275758972792834 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

      Nate in LA @natem42
      Replying to @zeynep
      One frustration is that even now (when vaccines are sufficiently known to make predictions)that the guidance is that restrictions should be lifted "soon" and not a date certain. Much easier to count down 30 or 45 days than hold out "a little more."
      6 replies 9 retweets 77 likes
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    8. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 31 Mar 2021

      Bad news: B.1.1.7 is already established as more transmissible & increasing evidence that it's also more lethal. Good news: our vaccines work very well against it. Potential tragedy, outlined in my article: we don't respond quickly. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/03/fourth-surge-variant-vaccine/618463/ … https://twitter.com/EricTopol/status/1377358072314654720 …pic.twitter.com/eqPi7cG3GN

      9 replies 62 retweets 166 likes
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    9. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 31 Mar 2021

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted Moree Spinne

      The truth is worse, much worse, but I don't know if I should disappoint you further.https://twitter.com/MoreeSpinne/status/1377373855329746946 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

      Moree Spinne @MoreeSpinne
      Replying to @zeynep
      You’re citing an Atlantic article for the medical statement?
      12 replies 8 retweets 272 likes
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    10. John O'Neil‏Verified account @THAToneil 31 Mar 2021
      Replying to @zeynep

      What do you think of switching to the UK system of delaying second shots (maybe not for 65+) to speed up spread of protection, especially in high caseload areas?

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      zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 31 Mar 2021
      Replying to @THAToneil

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted Joseph Allen

      See thread for some people you could ask about that!https://twitter.com/j_g_allen/status/1377279256758214656 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

      Joseph Allen @j_g_allen
      Delayed 2nd dose was a good idea-squashed too quickly. Historic crisis demanded less rigidity. Just latest example. Imagine another 50M with 1-dose right now... Grateful to those who floated this early: @VirusesImmunity @zeynep @michaelmina_lab @ashishkjha @Bob_Wachter
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        1. John O'Neil‏Verified account @THAToneil 31 Mar 2021
          Replying to @zeynep

          Thanks! Hope you and they can get this notion back in the mix.

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        1. Missus Dobalina‏ @DobalinaMissus 31 Mar 2021
          Replying to @zeynep @THAToneil

          Big Yes, especially since we now know that a single shot of Pfizer/Moderna gives something like 80% efficacy against the virus (2 weeks post-vax) -- that's HUGE.

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