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Someone mentioned thalidomide in the replies. Here the FDA didn't trust the initial testing with the drug and did not approve it (refusing 6 times). It was later found out that it causes birth defects.
Testing of drugs is rigorous for such reasons. It's easy to get fooled by small studies. It's also easy (as in the case of Tuskegee) to exploit people.
That's why it's dangerous and irresponsible of politicians to promote experimental treatments for Covid-19 without acknowledging or understanding the evidence needed to clear a drug. The study in the article may be ok, but in general we need politicians to stay out of the science other than providing funding, resources, and capacity for fast-tracking studies.
One other aside -- this follows a familiar pattern of society preferring an easy way out in the form of medication rather than doing the harder but more effective approach. Statins vs diet and exercise. Magic covid drug or socially isolate for a bit.
This is the #SMASHMOUTHSOCIALDISTANCING I'm talking about. Sometimes it will require you to choke out someone to make sure they keep that 6 foot buffer.
Putting his hands on people's children like this, smh. I would probably beat him within an inch of his life. I don't get these idiots harassing people about social distancing while not social distancing.
Spain is moving to establish permanent basic income in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic
Under the proposal, Spain would provide regular cash payments to its most vulnerable citizens. No specific date has been set on its rollout.www.businessinsider.com
Spain is moving to establish permanent basic income in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic
Under the proposal, Spain would provide regular cash payments to its most vulnerable citizens. No specific date has been set on its rollout.www.businessinsider.com
all jokes aside, what is the appeal of anyone with options choosing to remain in the US once this all wraps?
I already see people talking about moving out of NY(!!!) because they are dissatisfied with their experience...
with entire industries going remote, dcking this crisis up might end up really really really costing that country.