Uncharted Worlds

Practical points about covid which maybe not everyone knows yet

31 August 2020 by Jennifer

Some things I’ve learnt from following doctors and researchers as covid science has evolved, and some of the most informative articles they’ve recommended.

Title text, against a background pic which is a real scan of a covid virus.

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COVID-19 numbers, step by step

20 July 2020 by Jennifer

What do we know about covid numbers? And how do we know? Key points, plus explanations in common-sense terms. (Most examples from England or UK.)

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Easing the “lockdown” in England

2 June 2020 by Jennifer

We need solutions more sustainable than “lockdown”.

Words in colour: "the so-called LOCKDOWN is meant to be an emergency measure, & next we need to know where the virus is, & masks4all. Credit: @unchartedworlds.

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Fabric masks

26 April 2020 by Jennifer

Why I’m now wearing a home-made fabric mask when out & about, and related facts.

Smiley white person with short hair (me!) wears a fabric mask across mouth and nose. The mask fabric is dark blue with a curly pattern of white flowers, lines and dots. Text says "My mask protects you / Your mask protects me".

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Misinformation warning

4 April 2020 by Jennifer

Two worrying examples of recent misinformation on COVID-19 transmission, from top bods at Public Health England and the National Health Service.

Screenshots and text quotes from two videos, tagged "WRONG". The header is "misinformation warning".

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Guest post: 15 tips for parents of school children at home

25 March 2020 by Jennifer

Useful and reassuring starter points, from “an experienced Home Educator who wishes to remain anonymous”.

Main text is "tips for education at home". In the background is a quote from the article, starting "schools spend less time on learning than you might think."

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