The data is in — stop the panic and end the total isolation

[Right_in_Virginia]

The data is in — stop the panic and end the total isolation
The Hill, Apr 22, 2020, Dr. Scott W. Atlas

The tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be entering the containment phase. Tens of thousands of Americans have died, and Americans are now desperate for sensible policymakers who have the courage to ignore the panic and rely on facts. Leaders must examine accumulated data to see what has actually happened, rather than keep emphasizing hypothetical projections; combine that empirical evidence with fundamental principles of biology established for decades; and then thoughtfully restore the country to function.

Five key facts are being ignored by those calling for continuing the near-total lockdown.

Fact 1: The overwhelming majority of people do not have any significant risk of dying from COVID-19.  [...]

Fact 2: Protecting older, at-risk people eliminates hospital overcrowding.  [...]

Fact 3: Vital population immunity is prevented by total isolation policies, prolonging the problem. [...]

Fact 4: People are dying because other medical care is not getting done due to hypothetical projections. [...]

Fact 5: We have a clearly defined population at risk who can be protected with targeted measures. [...]


More:  https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/494034-the-data-are-in-stop-the-panic-and-end-the-total-isolation

[Right_in_Virginia]

FTA

Let’s stop underemphasizing empirical evidence while instead doubling down on hypothetical models. Facts matter.

[Right_in_Virginia]

A clearly written article; worth the read IMHO.

[Smokin Joe]

We should stop underemphasizing empirical evidence when it comes to pharmacology, too. 

First, there is no approved method of treating any, repeat, ANY NOVEL pathogen.

It's new. Never been treated before. How in the world are you going to have a bureaucrat approved method to treat it?

If it is deadly, double blind studies with placebos just mean some folks are not going to get any treatment at all--if they can't kick it by themselves, they are going to die. So the "study" goes beyond attempting to quantify efficacy, it includes ensuring death. What happened to "First do no harm"?