The Great Influenza, by John M Barry, chronicles the cataclysm that was the 1918-1919 Spanish Flu pandemic. It follows the efforts of a handful of scientists as they raced to understand the disease that was sweeping across the globe and their desperate quest to develop therapies that could save lives. Barry grippingly captures the horror […]
First Day on the COVID Ward
I pressed the dome of my N95 solidly onto my face and stretched the tight yellow straps over my head. Next came the face shield—hurriedly 3D printed at a local university when demand had far outpaced the supply—which was hung vigilantly in front of my mask and glasses. I was now ready to enter the […]
Why Self-Quarantine Matters
It is without a doubt that this quarantine period is extremely difficult on most people – our lives are put on hold, we must adapt to a new lifestyle that is restricted to the indoors. We must limit our interactions with others, and be cognizant of physical contact. I have heard of some people not […]
