Kids should not be wearing masks while playing sports
Megan Mansell explains why it’s dangerous for kids to play sports in masks
CDC/WHO admit that masks don’t work but tell us to wear them anyway
@Hold2LLC reviews the WHO and CDC documents that provide guidance on non-pharmaceutical interventions
The CDC jumps the shark
Michael Betrus discusses problems with several CDC studies
Singing as the Ship Goes Down
Megan Mansell writes that there are many who do not know how to fight for themselves, and we must muster the strength to push for reason and sanity against all odds.
COVID is not a hoax, but the numbers are: A look at the first flu season with COVID
The biggest killer of the 2019-2020 flu season won’t be COVID-19;
it will be irrational fear and the illusion of control.
Florida’s COVID-19 response has outperformed lockdown states on excess deaths, education, and the economy
Florida’s COVID-19 response has outperformed lockdown states like New York and California
Indignation in a Polarized State
Megan Mansell writes about life in Florida, where neighboring counties have completely different rules
Original Sin
Cruise ships were the best predictor of the risks of COVID-19, but we ignored the data in favor of models
Lockdowns: Systemic Racism in Action
Emily Burns examines the data on COVID and ethnicity and argues that lockdowns make race disparities worse
Lockdowns: pros and cons
An extensive list of links to articles and studies on the negative consequences of lockdowns
Protected: Exposing the “big lie” of non-pharmaceutical interventions
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
The burden of proof
Michael Betrus argues that the burden of proof is on lockdown states to prove their policies are more effective than those of non-lockdown states
After nine months, we still know masks don’t work
Len Cabrera reviews the pre-COVID views on face masks and the data from states with and without mandates and finds there is no evidence to support mask mandates.
Rhode Island Crosses the Threshold of COVID-19 Testing Transparency
Dr. Andrew Bostom writes that PCR cycle threshold data provides critical information and should be made public by health departments
COVID-19 PCR Testing: Cycle threshold values are the missing piece of the pandemic puzzle – until now
Todd Kenyon analyzes cycle threshold data from Rhode Island and shows that these distributions can be predictive
Fighting for the voiceless: Franca Panettone’s family hopes her tragic COVID death will bring changes
Franca Panettone, a 46-year-old woman with Down Syndrome, died alone from COVID, without access to her healthcare surrogate. How often has this happened over the past 10 months?
University of Florida researchers find no asymptomatic or presymptomatic spread
The study, conducted by the UF Department of Biostatistics, found that the secondary attack rate for asymptomatic index cases was not statistically different from zero
In defense of The Great Barrington Declaration
Alex Lieske defends The Great Barrington Declaration against Stephen Archer’s attack
Post-Thanksgiving mask charts: Still no evidence that masks work
17 new mask charts from Ian Miller!
10 Steps to End the Lockdowns – A Rational Ground Webinar
Join us for a webinar on December 3 at 6:30 PT/9:30 ET to talk about 10 steps to end the lockdowns
Justice is Essential
Megan Mansell writes that justice under ADA law has been denied to pregnant women, babies, children, and anyone who is unable to wear a mask.
Scientific American Unintentionally Argues Against Lockdowns
Karl Dierenbach uses the example of New Mexico to argue that mitigation efforts are not effective against a virus.
The Human Studies Cited by the CDC’s Recent Scientific Brief do not Support Community Masking
Karl Dierenbach takes a look at the studies the CDC uses to support community-level mask effectiveness.
CDC’s sloppy “Scientific Brief” adds nothing to the evidence for masks
Megan Mansell breaks down the CDC Scientific Brief on “Community Use of Cloth Masks to Control the Spread of SARS-CoV-2”
Florida death certificate review raises questions about official number of COVID-19 deaths
We had the opportunity to review death certificates for some of Florida’s recent COVID-19 deaths, and we can tell you definitively that Florida is counting deaths that were not directly caused by COVID-19.
Unhysterical COVID-19 Assessment in Rhode Island Requires More Transparency–And Honesty
Dr. Andrew Bostom calls for more data transparency in Rhode Island as the governor asks citizens to stay home for Thanksgiving.
Visualizing PCR amplification
Len Cabrera provides several ways to picture just how much genetic material is created by a PCR test using 40 cycles
A Rational Reopening Guide
Megan Mansell offers a framework for operating any facility or business during COVID.
And Its Consequences – EOH 10/23
The “new normal” performs quite terribly in public polling. People don’t enjoy wearing masks, prefer to hug friends and family outside their household, and like those pesky things called civil liberties. In almost every continent, anti-lockdown protests have occurred in response to government overreach and COVID lockdowns. The resistance continues to grow. Even pro-lockdown institutions […]
Bullying From the Ivory Tower
Colleges are endangering the mental health of students with pandemic restrictions and then bullying them and calling them names when they break the rules.
More mask charts
More mask charts that show the (lack of) correlation between mask mandates and cases or hospitalizations
New podcast from Kyle Lamb: Censoring… the flu
Kyle Lamb discusses the censorship of Scott Atlas, masks, and the disappearance of the flu compared to last year.
COVID-19 Death Distortion In Florida: Over 40% of State’s “COVID-19 Deaths” May Not Merit That Classification
Dr. Andrew Bostom examines the CDC’s guidelines for reporting COVID-19 deaths and how that has affected the Florida death reporting.
Florida House COVID Deaths Report
A Dying Shame
Megan Mansell writes that conversations about death with dignity and representation are long overdue.
There is nothing new under the sun
Alex Rodriguez contrasts the public health responses between the 1918 and 2020 pandemics.
COVID-19 on campus: October update
Update as of October 5 on COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths at 50 American universities since August
Mask charts
Have you been looking for charts that show the (lack of) correlation between mask mandates and cases or hospitalizations? Your wish is our command!
What is President Trump’s risk of dying from COVID?
Based on Florida’s case line and long-term care data, we estimate President Trump’s chances of surviving COVID.
Educating Dr. Fauci On Herd Immunity And COVID-19: Completing What Rand Paul Began
Dr. Andrew Bostom explains herd immunity concepts that Dr. Fauci might find illuminating.
Governor DeSantis’ roundtable experts advocate for “normal” life for young people
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable on September 24 with professors from Harvard and Stanford. The conversation covered an impressive amount of ground in important COVID topics, and we produced a lightly-edited transcript to make it more accessible.
Deaths, Data and COVID-19: A Deadly Dose of Daily Confusion
The news reports continue to blast scandalous headlines about the number of deaths per day here in the United States from COVID-19. Our new interactive tool gives you a very different and more accurate view.
The end of COVID hysteria in Florida?
The roundtable was a foundational event that provided Governor DeSantis the scientific justification for opening up Florida.
New podcast from Kyle Lamb: Standing Up and Standing Ground
How excess is literally only half the story. Debunking the debunkers about the flu. And Attorney Thomas Renz is leading the charge for OhioStandsUp.org. Why the federal lawsuit can be a win for the entire country and what it can do for you.
September 21 update: COVID-19 fatality rate continues to drop in Florida
The overall average COVID-19 death rate for Florida residents dropped by 78% from April to August.
Covid Sins – EOH 9/17
COVID-19 isn’t just a disease but also a moral code with sins and righteous deeds. One of the most prolific righteous deeds for the COVID faith is committing to a public policy, moralizing the policy, shaming those that disagree, and never providing data or evidence for justification. Nashville closed bars and restaurants yet knew that […]
Scandimania – EOH 9/15
Sweden is having its moment in the sun now that Europe is seeing a second outbreak of cases, social stability in strict lockdown countries is fraying, and the severe economic damage is beginning to be seen. Through an approach that granted autonomy and information for the average Swede to make their own decisions, Sweden’s economic […]
New podcast from Kyle Lamb: PCR is amplifying the fear
New podcast from Kyle Lamb: PCR testing is amplifying the fear
Why mass PCR testing of the healthy and asymptomatic is currently counter-productive
The point of testing should be to identify infectious individuals, and the current testing procedures fail in that public health goal.
CDC study on COVID-19 transmission in child care shows what we already know: children can spread it to family members
A CDC study on COVID-19 transmission in child care centers only shows that children can infect people in their own households.
Mistake or manipulation?
Len Cabrera describes Dr. Fauci’s incorrect testimony about COVID’s fatality rate and the resulting public fear that led to lockdowns.
Behind the mask… and the shower curtain: COVID-19 and the plight of children
Dr. John Littell writes that COVID-19 has become, with no reason, the modern equivalent of leprosy.
A response to the viral “6%” post about COVID deaths
While it is correct that only 6% of COVID deaths show COVID as the only cause of death, that’s not the full picture.
Dr. Scott Atlas joins DeSantis for press conference.
Dr. Scott Atlas joined Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for a press conference today, emphasizing that the U.S. is “the only nation among our peer nations that are hysterical about opening schools.”
New CDC guidelines are aligned with science
The new guidance from the CDC reflects our growing understanding of the unreliability of asymptomatic testing
COVID-19 fatality rate continues to drop in Florida
Even with the deaths through August 25 added to the data, the death rate for people who tested positive for COVID in June or July was much lower than it was in April.
Using the bubble isolate concept to reopen schools without universal masking
Megan Mansell offers a proposal for isolating those who are worried about COVID infection at school while allowing the rest to resume normal activities.
Death certificates raise questions about the role of COVID-19 in deaths
A review of Florida District 8 Medical Examiner reports for COVID-19 deaths in Alachua County, FL suggests “dying with” still gets counted in the COVID-19 deaths.
“COVID-Like” Illnesses Tells Us a LOT about COVID
Kyle Lamb discusses the impact of dying OF COVID-19 vs. dying WITH COVID-19 and the craziness which ensues among healthcare providers identifying cases with “COVID-like” illnesses.