Is It Only Monday?

Starting off with gratitude. Not just for the Mother’s Day wishes – those were awesome – but also for the forwards. I read every link you send and laugh at (almost) every meme and gif. No fewer than half a dozen of you sent me this article on Saturday, which is no wonder because it is one of the best reads on the math of coronavirus. Even if you’re not one to click on links, read this one.

On a related note… What’s the connection between porn and coronavirus? Nope, not increased screen time. (Okay, well maybe yes that’s true, too – but not the connection I am going for today.) Two decades ago, HIV forced changes within the porn industry, driving STI testing and the development of private databases. Now, some public health officials are looking to this as a model for managing the spread of COVID.

Another approach to slowing the spread of the virus is the development of an effective, safe vaccine. But there are some mounting (false) hopes about just how fast one will make it to market. This STAT... READ MORE