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Coronavirus Updates: Estimating R0, Serology, and Bayes' Theorem

Coronavirus Updates: Estimating R0, Serology, and Bayes' Theorem

FromPhysical Attraction


Coronavirus Updates: Estimating R0, Serology, and Bayes' Theorem

FromPhysical Attraction

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Apr 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The first of a few quick episodes where I continue going into coronavirus therapy by ranting on to you about all of the things I've learned about the current epidemic... with references to scientific papers so you can read them and find out how wrong I was. We discuss: Estimates for the rate of disease progression in different countries Results from the early serology (antibody) tests of the virus (sadly still thin on the ground) Why Bayes' theorem means that the accuracy of antibody tests is so important
Released:
Apr 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Physical Attraction is the show that explores topics in science, technology, and the future - from a physicist's perspective. From the birth of stars to the end of the world, from interviews with experts to meticulously-researched deep dives, we'll explore the topics that shape our world.