GrayD
@grayd.bsky.social
Electronics designer turned artist, now retired (almost)
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So BA.3.2 has been circulating in a community somewhere, undetected, for over 4 months - a long chain of infections.
Presumably just hanging on, at a low frequency.
Still, implies some ability to infect, in the current environment.
Presumably just hanging on, at a low frequency.
Still, implies some ability to infect, in the current environment.
April 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
So BA.3.2 has been circulating in a community somewhere, undetected, for over 4 months - a long chain of infections.
Presumably just hanging on, at a low frequency.
Still, implies some ability to infect, in the current environment.
Presumably just hanging on, at a low frequency.
Still, implies some ability to infect, in the current environment.
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So this BA.3 (now designated BA.3.2) had not reappeared since I posted this thread... until today, when a BA.3.2 showed up in the Netherlands—the first detection outside of South Africa.
April 2 collection date. BA.3 ain't dead yet. 1/7
April 2 collection date. BA.3 ain't dead yet. 1/7
Do you remember BA.3—the weakling cousin of BA.1 & BA.2 that seemed to take the worst from each & had weaker ACE2 binding than even the ancestral Wuhan Virus?
After three years, BA.3 is back.
And it is transmitting.
Who saw this coming?
1/13
After three years, BA.3 is back.
And it is transmitting.
Who saw this coming?
1/13
April 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
So this BA.3 (now designated BA.3.2) had not reappeared since I posted this thread... until today, when a BA.3.2 showed up in the Netherlands—the first detection outside of South Africa.
April 2 collection date. BA.3 ain't dead yet. 1/7
April 2 collection date. BA.3 ain't dead yet. 1/7
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🚨I promised I'd say more on the Royal Society and Elon Musk, so here it is. 🚨
I've resigned my position as Associate Editor at Royal Society's journal Open Science in protest at their lack of action over Elon Musk.
My op-ed in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I've resigned my position as Associate Editor at Royal Society's journal Open Science in protest at their lack of action over Elon Musk.
My op-ed in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Elon Musk is a proven danger to good science, but the Royal Society won’t say so. That’s why I resigned | Kit Yates
It is vital to act, and I urge colleagues to do so. How can we stand by and laud this man while he undermines scientific integrity? asks academic and author Kit Yates
www.theguardian.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🚨I promised I'd say more on the Royal Society and Elon Musk, so here it is. 🚨
I've resigned my position as Associate Editor at Royal Society's journal Open Science in protest at their lack of action over Elon Musk.
My op-ed in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I've resigned my position as Associate Editor at Royal Society's journal Open Science in protest at their lack of action over Elon Musk.
My op-ed in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Average annual energy bill to rise to £1,849 in Great Britain from April
And that’s paid after you’ve paid your tax on earnings ffs
Expensive country to live in 😡
And that’s paid after you’ve paid your tax on earnings ffs
Expensive country to live in 😡
February 25, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Average annual energy bill to rise to £1,849 in Great Britain from April
And that’s paid after you’ve paid your tax on earnings ffs
Expensive country to live in 😡
And that’s paid after you’ve paid your tax on earnings ffs
Expensive country to live in 😡
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It would cost over £1800 for a family of 5 to get vaccinated for the tripledemic illnesses you ignorant loofah.
The government aren't offering them.
<screams>
"This could be the toughest winter in NHS history. Here’s a simple way we can all help: Get vaccinated"
The government aren't offering them.
<screams>
"This could be the toughest winter in NHS history. Here’s a simple way we can all help: Get vaccinated"
January 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
It would cost over £1800 for a family of 5 to get vaccinated for the tripledemic illnesses you ignorant loofah.
The government aren't offering them.
<screams>
"This could be the toughest winter in NHS history. Here’s a simple way we can all help: Get vaccinated"
The government aren't offering them.
<screams>
"This could be the toughest winter in NHS history. Here’s a simple way we can all help: Get vaccinated"
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I am shocked and stunned and shocked that Boris Johnson might have misled us about this.
"Half of new hospitals promised by Boris Johnson will not be built for decades"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
"Half of new hospitals promised by Boris Johnson will not be built for decades"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
January 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I am shocked and stunned and shocked that Boris Johnson might have misled us about this.
"Half of new hospitals promised by Boris Johnson will not be built for decades"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
"Half of new hospitals promised by Boris Johnson will not be built for decades"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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I've visited six hospitals this week.
I've actually seen more people in masks than I have in 18 months.
But most of the masks have been ones that aren't designed to protect against spread of airborne disease. They're not the solution.
We need to use the right tools for the job.
I've actually seen more people in masks than I have in 18 months.
But most of the masks have been ones that aren't designed to protect against spread of airborne disease. They're not the solution.
We need to use the right tools for the job.
January 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I've visited six hospitals this week.
I've actually seen more people in masks than I have in 18 months.
But most of the masks have been ones that aren't designed to protect against spread of airborne disease. They're not the solution.
We need to use the right tools for the job.
I've actually seen more people in masks than I have in 18 months.
But most of the masks have been ones that aren't designed to protect against spread of airborne disease. They're not the solution.
We need to use the right tools for the job.
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TY! Please sign & support 👉 www.change.org/SaveTheBee 🆘
Signez la pétition
LET'S #SAVETHEBEES TOGETHER LINKEDIN ! #BEEBAN
www.change.org
January 9, 2025 at 6:46 AM
TY! Please sign & support 👉 www.change.org/SaveTheBee 🆘
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Notice the details here. #inflation #climatechange
January 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Notice the details here. #inflation #climatechange
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Alba is alive. She made it through the night. I was very worried about the first night.
For now we’ll take this big win.
Given her name I brought her out to see her first sunrise with me (1/4)
For now we’ll take this big win.
Given her name I brought her out to see her first sunrise with me (1/4)
January 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Alba is alive. She made it through the night. I was very worried about the first night.
For now we’ll take this big win.
Given her name I brought her out to see her first sunrise with me (1/4)
For now we’ll take this big win.
Given her name I brought her out to see her first sunrise with me (1/4)
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Illegal fox hunting persists under police protection while peaceful protesters face arrest.
Eight arrests during Boxing Day hunt parade www.bbc.com/news/article...
Eight arrests during Boxing Day hunt parade www.bbc.com/news/article...
Lewes: Eight arrests during Boxing Day hunt parade
Eight people are arrested during a Boxing Day hunt parade in Lewes.
www.bbc.com
December 27, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Illegal fox hunting persists under police protection while peaceful protesters face arrest.
Eight arrests during Boxing Day hunt parade www.bbc.com/news/article...
Eight arrests during Boxing Day hunt parade www.bbc.com/news/article...
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BA.2.2 popped up in Hong Kong at the start of November?
A variant that hasn't been since in 23 months.
Is any variant ever truly gone. 😕
A variant that hasn't been since in 23 months.
Is any variant ever truly gone. 😕
December 12, 2024 at 7:00 AM
BA.2.2 popped up in Hong Kong at the start of November?
A variant that hasn't been since in 23 months.
Is any variant ever truly gone. 😕
A variant that hasn't been since in 23 months.
Is any variant ever truly gone. 😕
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The proportion of all admissions for Covid that are people under the age of 18.
November 23, 2024 at 7:06 PM
The proportion of all admissions for Covid that are people under the age of 18.
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Imagine writing an article that discusses issues around chronic inflammation... that mentions causes like these "It can be caused or exacerbated by stress, insufficient sleep and exercise. Environmental factors, such as air pollution and chemical exposure and microplastic ingestion..."
November 23, 2024 at 5:08 AM
Imagine writing an article that discusses issues around chronic inflammation... that mentions causes like these "It can be caused or exacerbated by stress, insufficient sleep and exercise. Environmental factors, such as air pollution and chemical exposure and microplastic ingestion..."
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BUT DOESN'T MENTION INFECTION, let alone the infections that are famous for causing inflammation.
What an absolute joke of an article.
www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
What an absolute joke of an article.
www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
I tried an anti-inflammatory diet for a week. This is what I learned
The principle is simple – eating healthy with an emphasis on whole grains, vegetables and heart-healthy fats
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 5:08 AM
BUT DOESN'T MENTION INFECTION, let alone the infections that are famous for causing inflammation.
What an absolute joke of an article.
www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
What an absolute joke of an article.
www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
Sound advice
Please don't let the growing potential of a bird flu pandemic distract you from the fact that we are still in the covid pandemic.
And repeat covid infections increase your risk of long term health problems. Serious ones.
And repeat covid infections increase your risk of long term health problems. Serious ones.
November 17, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Sound advice
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A few thoughts on Welby and Smyth and the system that kept Smyth's abuse hidden.
November 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM
A few thoughts on Welby and Smyth and the system that kept Smyth's abuse hidden.
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THREAD: we urgently need to talk about babies & Covid - AGAIN.
A new paper has dropped looking at acute Covid-19 outcomes from Sep 2023-Apr 2024 by age for all England.
Except for deaths, babies under 6 mths old have HIGHEST risk of A&E, admission & SEVERE hospital admission across ALL ages 1/10
A new paper has dropped looking at acute Covid-19 outcomes from Sep 2023-Apr 2024 by age for all England.
Except for deaths, babies under 6 mths old have HIGHEST risk of A&E, admission & SEVERE hospital admission across ALL ages 1/10
November 13, 2024 at 11:41 PM
THREAD: we urgently need to talk about babies & Covid - AGAIN.
A new paper has dropped looking at acute Covid-19 outcomes from Sep 2023-Apr 2024 by age for all England.
Except for deaths, babies under 6 mths old have HIGHEST risk of A&E, admission & SEVERE hospital admission across ALL ages 1/10
A new paper has dropped looking at acute Covid-19 outcomes from Sep 2023-Apr 2024 by age for all England.
Except for deaths, babies under 6 mths old have HIGHEST risk of A&E, admission & SEVERE hospital admission across ALL ages 1/10
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Yep. Spot on
October 7, 2023 at 3:58 PM
Yep. Spot on