When you think "pandemic", bright sides is not what comes to mind. But there is the proverbial silver lining even in these less than cheerful times. Having to stay at home "sheltering in place" en masse, causes some unintended positive consequences of significant proportions. Let's see what the data has to say. Fewer traffic accidents … Continue reading The bright side: unintended consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Tracking COVID-19 cases and tests in the US
Another coronavirus pandemic post that I'm planning to update frequently to keep track of how we and a few other countries in the world are doing. Updated on 04/17: You've probably seen many incarnations of this plot, but it's a good one so here is one more instance. I'm now showing the number of deaths … Continue reading Tracking COVID-19 cases and tests in the US
Tracking COVID-19 in the Silicon valley and SF Bay Area
So we are in the middle of a pandemic. Or rather in the beginning according to some projections. And every new day we spend indoors working from home with two little kids, makes me a little more motivated to follow of trends of the new cases data in our area. I hope this will help … Continue reading Tracking COVID-19 in the Silicon valley and SF Bay Area
Mind the data 