{"id":1260905939542122500,"conversation_id":"1260905937910587392","created_at":1589458377000,"date":"2020-05-14","time":"12:12:57","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"We've seen a few studies now where groups of people in enclosed spaces with limited air circulation has led to outbreaks of infection.\nTracing exact contacts for the entire duration of the event is hard, but in most cases it seems unlikely all infected had direct contact.\n\n2/23","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":5,"retweets_count":33,"likes_count":148,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1260905939542122496","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1260868194241257500,"conversation_id":"1260865790422777856","created_at":1589449377000,"date":"2020-05-14","time":"09:42:57","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Found!","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":0,"likes_count":3,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1260868194241257472","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1260865790422777900,"conversation_id":"1260865790422777856","created_at":1589448804000,"date":"2020-05-14","time":"09:33:24","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"I saw a report a little while ago of two busses going to a religious ceremony (outdoors), with #SARSCoV2 #COVID19 cases linked to one bus. Can anyone link me? Too many results for things like 'bus'!","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":3,"retweets_count":4,"likes_count":13,"hashtags":["#sarscov2","#covid19"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1260865790422777856","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1260220669922590700,"conversation_id":"1260135972177612800","created_at":1589294996000,"date":"2020-05-12","time":"14:49:56","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Many countries have. However, most academics are (understandably) not essential workers!","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":0,"retweets_count":0,"likes_count":0,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1260220669922590720","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1260144743201284000,"conversation_id":"1260144450304708609","created_at":1589276893000,"date":"2020-05-12","time":"09:48:13","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"I heard some heartbreaking stories of students/researchers (especially casual) with PIs who made it very clear they were expected to continue working until it legally was disallowed, despite much earlier safety concerns. I don't want to see this return now.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":3,"likes_count":20,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1260144743201284097","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1260144450304708600,"conversation_id":"1260144450304708609","created_at":1589276823000,"date":"2020-05-12","time":"09:47:03","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"It still seems unclear who is being encouraged 'back to work' in the UK. I've heard rumours this might include lab-based research scientists.\n\nI'm concerned about Universities adequately protecting students/researchers from PIs keen to get labs going.\n#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #academia","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":7,"retweets_count":4,"likes_count":17,"hashtags":["#covid19","#sarscov2","#academia"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1260144450304708609","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1259063698288763000,"conversation_id":"1259063697164636161","created_at":1589019152000,"date":"2020-05-09","time":"10:12:32","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"If this article has been written, please link me. If you'd like to write this article, please do (or DM me), and link me.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":5,"retweets_count":2,"likes_count":7,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1259063698288762880","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1259063697164636200,"conversation_id":"1259063697164636161","created_at":1589019152000,"date":"2020-05-09","time":"10:12:32","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"I'd like to read an article about \"The Tribalism of #COVID19\" - about the varying severity different places have had with #SARSCoV2 & how that's impacted what we think is an 'appropriate' response. In particular the dangerous attitude of many places that were so far spared.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":4,"retweets_count":10,"likes_count":38,"hashtags":["#covid19","#sarscov2"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1259063697164636161","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1258815803606077400,"conversation_id":"1258815803606077444","created_at":1588960049000,"date":"2020-05-08","time":"17:47:29","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Did anyone else just get their Google Maps Timeline for April...? Guess where I've been this month! Basel! 😆😂 Oh the adventure, the excitement!","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":7,"retweets_count":2,"likes_count":67,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1258815803606077444","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1258411099474591700,"conversation_id":"1258410799095218179","created_at":1588863560000,"date":"2020-05-07","time":"14:59:20","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"\"But we’re confident that with a few safety precautions put in place, we’ll be able to keep the level of workplace injuries and deaths just below levels that would elicit widespread public outrage.\"","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":4,"retweets_count":8,"likes_count":25,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1258411099474591744","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1258388546651672600,"conversation_id":"1258388051727994883","created_at":1588858183000,"date":"2020-05-07","time":"13:29:43","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"\"The misconceptions about dangerous strains are seductive. If we believe that the virus has changed into a more challenging form, we can explain why some ppl & places have been hit worse—a mystery whose answer more likely lies in political inaction, inequalities, & chance.\"","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":0,"retweets_count":9,"likes_count":32,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1258388546651672579","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1258000695187386400,"conversation_id":"1258000695187386370","created_at":1588765712000,"date":"2020-05-06","time":"11:48:32","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"The problem with having a figurehead scientist is that figureheads are human & fallible. Trust in science can be lost if trust in 1 person is damaged. (Fair or not.)\n\nHaving a diverse group of scientists in govt & media means better #scicomm & spreads trust to more than 1 person.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":7,"retweets_count":51,"likes_count":189,"hashtags":["#scicomm"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1258000695187386370","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1257957637989314600,"conversation_id":"1257957609971294208","created_at":1588755447000,"date":"2020-05-06","time":"08:57:27","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"It's rarely that they are so public, or that they have such an immediate effect on the public, or that the publication immediately burdens many of us with the next Sisyphean boulder to explain again & again the knowns & unknowns, every day, to a worried public.\n\n16/NN","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":4,"likes_count":8,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1257957637989314561","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1257957633866244000,"conversation_id":"1257957609971294208","created_at":1588755446000,"date":"2020-05-06","time":"08:57:26","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"These kinds of back-and-forth among scientists happen *all the time.* Someone publishes something that many think is taking the evidence a step to far - we have a lot of discussions about it - we consider what we know & don't know, & we try to work towards an answer.\n\n15/NN","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":4,"likes_count":8,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1257957633866244096","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1257957629604835300,"conversation_id":"1257957609971294208","created_at":1588755445000,"date":"2020-05-06","time":"08:57:25","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"So, this pattern is certainly intriguing. But it far from proves that we have a version of the virus that is 'more transmissible' - mostly the preprint shows patterns, for which there is another, equally valid explanation. We can't tell the two apart at the moment.\n\n12/NN","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":3,"likes_count":6,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1257957629604835331","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1257957628115910700,"conversation_id":"1257957609971294208","created_at":1588755444000,"date":"2020-05-06","time":"08:57:24","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Perhaps more importantly, we don't yet know exactly what the relationship is between CT value & real-life transmissibility. And we don't know if the small but significant difference we see above actually translates into any functional difference in transmission.\n\n11/NN","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":2,"likes_count":5,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1257957628115910657","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1257957621337858000,"conversation_id":"1257957609971294208","created_at":1588755443000,"date":"2020-05-06","time":"08:57:23","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"We still could be being confounded by differences in intro patterns in these cities - it's still true that the intro timing of the 2 versions of the virus differs, as did containment - we don't have a situation where both were introduced at same time, same conditions.\n\n8/NN","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":2,"retweets_count":2,"likes_count":6,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1257957621337858050","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1257957617596616700,"conversation_id":"1257957609971294208","created_at":1588755442000,"date":"2020-05-06","time":"08:57:22","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"So an alternative hypothesis is that the patterns we see are essentially explained by epidemiological patterns - early outbreaks tended to be introductions from Asia & be 'D' viruses, later outbreaks were seeded by intros from Europe & were 'G' viruses.\n\n6/NN","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":3,"likes_count":11,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1257957617596616704","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1257957614786433000,"conversation_id":"1257957609971294208","created_at":1588755441000,"date":"2020-05-06","time":"08:57:21","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"One explanation for this (the one in the paper) is that the 'G' mutation makes the virus more transmissible & so it out-competes the 'D' viruses, making it 'take over'.\n\nAs the mutation is in a protein key to cell binding, this isn't an unreasonable hypothesis.\n\n4/NN","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":2,"likes_count":7,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1257957614786433026","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
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{"id":1257616241189179400,"conversation_id":"1257615482842165248","created_at":1588674051000,"date":"2020-05-05","time":"10:20:51","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"'“Doing studies as schools reopen will be really important,” says Susan Coffin. It would include regular testing of children, staff, teachers, & students’ households. Coffin hopes to trace contacts & sequence the virus from individuals, which can help clarify who transmitted it.'","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":7,"likes_count":15,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1257616241189179392","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
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{"id":1256660909835063300,"conversation_id":"1256641785624965121","created_at":1588446283000,"date":"2020-05-02","time":"19:04:43","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"And better food! And bigger hats.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":0,"retweets_count":0,"likes_count":0,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1256660909835063296","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1256646706772480000,"conversation_id":"1256641785624965121","created_at":1588442896000,"date":"2020-05-02","time":"18:08:16","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Full disclosure: I grew up half in Texas (graduated from TCU - go frogs!) & my mom & her side of the family still live there. So I can say what I like about Texas!","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":0,"likes_count":25,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1256646706772480000","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255790575858651100,"conversation_id":"1255790574340395008","created_at":1588238779000,"date":"2020-04-30","time":"09:26:19","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"A good economy requires not only open doors, but healthy workers, & consumers that feel safe partaking in that economy.\n\nThe virus is not gone, or weaker. It's just hiding. We must keep it in check or we risk another rise in cases. That won't help the economy either.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":5,"retweets_count":18,"likes_count":60,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255790575858651144","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255585831101792300,"conversation_id":"1255585824823009287","created_at":1588189964000,"date":"2020-04-29","time":"19:52:44","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"I am disappointed to hear the news today that Switzerland wishes to rush this re-opening. I imagine many scientists are similarly dismayed.\n\nI hope in the next few days to hear, in detail, that #TestTraceIsolate is being scaled up at full force, to best protect everyone.\n\n6/6","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":11,"retweets_count":19,"likes_count":124,"hashtags":["#testtraceisolate"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255585831101792257","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255585829818425300,"conversation_id":"1255585824823009287","created_at":1588189964000,"date":"2020-04-29","time":"19:52:44","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"We've managed to get cases down in Switzerland without a complete lockdown. We've done a 'rewind' to earlier in the epidemic, when containing cases are easier.\n\nBut if we aren't careful, we could now take a slightly different route to the same ending - thousands dead.\n\n5/6","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":14,"likes_count":74,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255585829818425347","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255585828639826000,"conversation_id":"1255585824823009287","created_at":1588189963000,"date":"2020-04-29","time":"19:52:43","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Without a scale-up of testing, we could have a 'silent outbreak' among people who have mild or no symptoms, & may not know it's happening until people are in hospital & case numbers are high.\n\nAnd, we even haven't had time to evaluate phase 1 - it only just started.\n\n4/6","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":14,"likes_count":75,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255585828639825923","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255585827436015600,"conversation_id":"1255585824823009287","created_at":1588189963000,"date":"2020-04-29","time":"19:52:43","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Therefore we need to be extra-cautious about any enclosed space - restaurants (even if 2m separated) & gyms (with heavy breathing) seem potential high-risks to me.\n\nMeanwhile, zoos & botanical gardens - outside, where air quickly carries droplets away - will remain closed.\n\n3/6","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":5,"retweets_count":14,"likes_count":90,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255585827436015616","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255585826202845200,"conversation_id":"1255585824823009287","created_at":1588189963000,"date":"2020-04-29","time":"19:52:43","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Evidence is increasing that microdroplets - which can circulate in air much further than 2 meters - may be an important mode of transmission. This means enclosed spaces full of people, with poor air exchange, may be possible transmission hubs for #COVID19 #SARSCoV2\n\n2/6","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":10,"retweets_count":38,"likes_count":94,"hashtags":["#covid19","#sarscov2"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255585826202845185","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255585824823009300,"conversation_id":"1255585824823009287","created_at":1588189962000,"date":"2020-04-29","time":"19:52:42","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"I'm chilled by the news today that Switzerland is speeding up #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 reopening, a mere 3 days after 'phase 1' of reopening - & still with no details on scaling up #TestTraceIsolate.\n\nI see no public health reason why the urgency to move up reopening.\n\n1/6","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":14,"retweets_count":83,"likes_count":243,"hashtags":["#covid19","#sarscov2","#testtraceisolate"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255585824823009287","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255125469277507600,"conversation_id":"1255125455461548035","created_at":1588080205000,"date":"2020-04-28","time":"13:23:25","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"It's not 'hopeless' or 'futile' - we *can* fight this virus *and* enjoy a semi-normal life. Don't let people tell you its not possible.\n\nBut we have to do this together. We must invest in this future - in behaviour & in cash.\n\nI promise: it's worth it.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":8,"retweets_count":18,"likes_count":74,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255125469277507590","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255125467809452000,"conversation_id":"1255125455461548035","created_at":1588080205000,"date":"2020-04-28","time":"13:23:25","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"We will all benefit - in lives & economy - if we focus on bringing cases down (often with lockdowns) & keeping them down (with #TestTraceIsolate).\n\nI don't know more ways to explain that we don't have another option which doesn't involve a lot of death.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":19,"likes_count":52,"hashtags":["#testtraceisolate"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255125467809452036","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255125466274427000,"conversation_id":"1255125455461548035","created_at":1588080204000,"date":"2020-04-28","time":"13:23:24","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"So that this time, we don't need a lockdown. This time, we test often, trace fast, isolate quickly. This time, more businesses can stay open. This time, we provide for those that the policies hurt.\n\nThis time, our healthcare workers are protected.\n\nThis time, less people die.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":2,"retweets_count":12,"likes_count":65,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255125466274426882","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255125464949174300,"conversation_id":"1255125455461548035","created_at":1588080204000,"date":"2020-04-28","time":"13:23:24","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"But lives saved only if we persist. Only if we stay the course. Only if we take this seriously.\n\nNobody wants lockdowns to continue. We know that's not possible. But we use them to rewind - to a time of fewer #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 cases - so we can *do better* this time.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":2,"retweets_count":11,"likes_count":44,"hashtags":["#covid19","#sarscov2"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255125464949174273","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255125463648723000,"conversation_id":"1255125455461548035","created_at":1588080204000,"date":"2020-04-28","time":"13:23:24","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"I worry people are becoming desensitised to the deaths. I am not. I feel the weight every day of all the deaths we could have prevented.\n\nAnd all the deaths we can still prevent.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":12,"likes_count":80,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255125463648722946","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255125462382248000,"conversation_id":"1255125455461548035","created_at":1588080203000,"date":"2020-04-28","time":"13:23:23","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"In other places we've successfully pushed a 'semi-reset' button with lockdowns. But we didn't defeat the virus - we're just rewound to where we were a few weeks ago. If we go back to normal, we'll relive history.\n\nCases beget cases. One case now can be hundreds in a few weeks.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":2,"retweets_count":13,"likes_count":46,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255125462382247936","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255125461086007300,"conversation_id":"1255125455461548035","created_at":1588080203000,"date":"2020-04-28","time":"13:23:23","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"With case numbers still high - often somewhat unknowingly high, because of lack of testing - this would simply be ending a time-out. And while it might take a moment for this to become obvious, the virus will quickly resume its exponential dance, claiming life after life.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":8,"likes_count":40,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255125461086007298","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255125459857215500,"conversation_id":"1255125455461548035","created_at":1588080203000,"date":"2020-04-28","time":"13:23:23","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Despite seeing the opposite - right before our eyes, mere weeks ago - the \"it won't happen here\" & \"it's not so bad\" mentality persists - perhaps even stronger now.\n\nEven in countries with locations where it *has* been (is still!) bad - USA, UK - some are pushing to end lockdowns","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":10,"likes_count":56,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255125459857215488","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255125458632560600,"conversation_id":"1255125455461548035","created_at":1588080203000,"date":"2020-04-28","time":"13:23:23","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Pressure from businesses on governments is rising steadily. I worry every day that countries are not mobilising #TestTraceIsolate fast enough.\n\nIn many places, it's calm now - but it's the same calm we had in February, when so many watched idle while Italy burned with cases.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":2,"retweets_count":17,"likes_count":65,"hashtags":["#testtraceisolate"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255125458632560640","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1255125457197990000,"conversation_id":"1255125455461548035","created_at":1588080202000,"date":"2020-04-28","time":"13:23:22","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Seeing discourse fracture as people in less-affected areas start to feel like we've overreacted - this is really hard. It makes me despair a little bit.\n\nAnd I haven't yet found a way to reach people - to convey that their \"not so bad\" is *thanks* to these measures.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":2,"retweets_count":19,"likes_count":80,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1255125457197989888","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1253998195778166800,"conversation_id":"1253998194457001984","created_at":1587811442000,"date":"2020-04-25","time":"10:44:02","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Do better UK.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":0,"retweets_count":0,"likes_count":13,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1253998195778166784","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1253658791016628200,"conversation_id":"1253658420613459968","created_at":1587730522000,"date":"2020-04-24","time":"12:15:22","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"\"But when Chinese researchers uploaded the first genome sequence, they opened the floodgates for more sequences from China and from the rest of the world. \nHodcroft: “I am very grateful for these scientists, because I think this set the precedent for the rest of the epidemic.”\"🙌🏻","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":5,"likes_count":35,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1253658791016628224","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1253458513126396000,"conversation_id":"1253458500249890816","created_at":1587682772000,"date":"2020-04-23","time":"22:59:32","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"4. Please prepare as much as you can! It makes such a difference to our conversation. I really enjoy talking to journalists & I love when they ask me questions I've never answered! On the other hand it's much less fun when I feel like even you don't know what you want out of it!","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":0,"retweets_count":0,"likes_count":8,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1253458513126395905","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1253458511822033000,"conversation_id":"1253458500249890816","created_at":1587682772000,"date":"2020-04-23","time":"22:59:32","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"3. Urgency on your end cannot make me move faster on my end, unfortunately. I do my best, but work comes first - if I'm full I can't help. That's why 2-3 days is best - I can schedule! But particularly for interesting requests or if I have a minute, I will help if I can!","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":1,"likes_count":4,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1253458511822032904","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1253458510463078400,"conversation_id":"1253458500249890816","created_at":1587682771000,"date":"2020-04-23","time":"22:59:31","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"2. I know some deadlines are super tight - but in general I'll be able to do more if you can give me 2-3 days notice. *Please* tell me this when you email - my email is constant triage right now but if I know the timeline I've a much better chance of getting back to you by then!","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":1,"likes_count":0,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1253458510463078400","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1253458508932153300,"conversation_id":"1253458500249890816","created_at":1587682771000,"date":"2020-04-23","time":"22:59:31","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Now journalists:\n1. Please always tell me these things: who you work for, what you want to talk about, what your deadline is *and what time zone you are in*\nI cannot propose a time if I don't know when your daytime is!","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":1,"likes_count":2,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1253458508932153344","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1253458507577335800,"conversation_id":"1253458500249890816","created_at":1587682770000,"date":"2020-04-23","time":"22:59:30","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"5. Pro-tip - add to the title of the calendar 'VIDEO' if it's video. This way you at least have 10 mins warning to ensure you're not in pajamas if you're about to be recorded 🙃","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":1,"likes_count":1,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1253458507577335810","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1253458506042269700,"conversation_id":"1253458500249890816","created_at":1587682770000,"date":"2020-04-23","time":"22:59:30","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"4. If you don't keep a calendar, start keeping one! Respect reporters time by being ready! Put all your 'pencilled' appointments in straight away - you can always edit later if needed. I always put in name of person & agency so I can easily find in my email before the interview!","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":0,"likes_count":0,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1253458506042269696","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1253458504691712000,"conversation_id":"1253458500249890816","created_at":1587682770000,"date":"2020-04-23","time":"22:59:30","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"3. When scheduling an interview, just pick a time. It's faster! Don't say 'oh I'm free Tuesday morning or Wednesday afternoon' - just say 'I've pencilled you in for 10am Tuesday, let me know if that won't work!' It saves a lot of time - trust me!","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":2,"retweets_count":2,"likes_count":3,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1253458504691712000","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1253458503286620200,"conversation_id":"1253458500249890816","created_at":1587682769000,"date":"2020-04-23","time":"22:59:29","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"2. Always ask if you can see the quotes (not everyone will, but plenty do) - but get them back quickly! This step can be late in the writing process so turn them around ASAP if you ask for them. Don't be afraid to correct anything that's wrong. They're you're words!","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":0,"likes_count":1,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1253458503286620163","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1253458501948620800,"conversation_id":"1253458500249890816","created_at":1587682769000,"date":"2020-04-23","time":"22:59:29","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"First researchers:\n1. Set your own limits. You don't have to say yes to everything. Pick what you really want to do & what you really know. Don't be bullied into commenting on something you don't feel comfortable with - or for an agency you aren't ok with.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":0,"likes_count":0,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1253458501948620802","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1253435899481735200,"conversation_id":"1253435744439304192","created_at":1587677380000,"date":"2020-04-23","time":"21:29:40","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"(Do note this was recorded about a month ago - it's still mostly accurate but a little bit dated... we lived in a different world a month ago!)","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":0,"retweets_count":0,"likes_count":5,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1253435899481735169","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252945643460591600,"conversation_id":"1252945641648672769","created_at":1587560494000,"date":"2020-04-22","time":"13:01:34","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Though it's disappointing this wasn't realised before going public with the results, it still takes guts to so quickly - 1 day later - stand up and admit your mistake publicly. However, that swift & open acknowledgement is vital in this fast-moving field right now.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":6,"retweets_count":4,"likes_count":37,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252945643460591616","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252604364071538700,"conversation_id":"1252604348179329025","created_at":1587479127000,"date":"2020-04-21","time":"14:25:27","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"We *will* find the answers to many of the questions we have today. We are working together so well, so openly, so fast on #COVID19 #SARSCoV2\n\nBut it's worth waiting for the real, hard evidence. We'll all benefit more from it! 👏🏻🙌🏻\n\n13/13","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":16,"retweets_count":9,"likes_count":75,"hashtags":["#covid19","#sarscov2"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252604364071538689","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252604362825875500,"conversation_id":"1252604348179329025","created_at":1587479127000,"date":"2020-04-21","time":"14:25:27","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"So when a scientist says \"this doesn't show this\" or \"we don't know\" - please try to remember to pause & evaluate this for what it is - a caution to *watch out* - the evidence isn't here yet!\n\nBut I have great faith in science - we're moving so incredibly fast right now!\n\n12/13","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":2,"retweets_count":9,"likes_count":54,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252604362825875456","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252604361517273000,"conversation_id":"1252604348179329025","created_at":1587479126000,"date":"2020-04-21","time":"14:25:26","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Other studies may be hopelessly wrong in design/execution/interpretation, but later their conclusion may be proven correct by a better/different method. That doesn't make the original study any less wrong or uninformative.\n\n11/13","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":2,"retweets_count":4,"likes_count":35,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252604361517273088","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252604360162500600,"conversation_id":"1252604348179329025","created_at":1587479126000,"date":"2020-04-21","time":"14:25:26","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Studies like the above may indeed still be interesting first steps to guide us - but they are a long way from what they often end up portrayed in comments, social media, & mainstream media. (Watch out for this!)\n\n10/13","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":5,"likes_count":29,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252604360162500608","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252604358908354600,"conversation_id":"1252604348179329025","created_at":1587479126000,"date":"2020-04-21","time":"14:25:26","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"And trust me - you are glad it works this way! You are glad that treatments, medicines, & protocols aren't based on 'common sense' from a monkey-cell study. \n\nIt is *literally our job* to know where to draw the line on 'what we know.'\n\n9/13","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":9,"likes_count":58,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252604358908354562","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252604357570441200,"conversation_id":"1252604348179329025","created_at":1587479125000,"date":"2020-04-21","time":"14:25:25","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Again, this is different from saying \"none of these mutations influence disease severity.\" What is being said is \"this does not tell us how mutations impact disease in humans.\"\n\nA lot of people now like to jump in with 'common sense' - but this isn't how science works!\n\n8/13","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":5,"likes_count":38,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252604357570441216","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252604356345712600,"conversation_id":"1252604348179329025","created_at":1587479125000,"date":"2020-04-21","time":"14:25:25","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"What I *can* say (& matches Nathan above) is that it's very, very hard to extrapolate from virulence in Vero cells to #COVID19 disease severity in humans.\n\nThe study may not be \"bad\" - but it is easily over-interpreted in the current #SARSCoV2-media-frenzy & public interest\n\n7/13","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":6,"likes_count":34,"hashtags":["#covid19","#sarscov2"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252604356345712640","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252604353346769000,"conversation_id":"1252604348179329025","created_at":1587479124000,"date":"2020-04-21","time":"14:25:24","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Scientists may get accused later of \"getting it wrong\" when in actuality what they were saying is \"THIS doesn't prove X\". That doesn't mean another study won't prove X later -- & scientists aren't claiming that.\nThis really bothers me.\n\n5/13","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":2,"retweets_count":10,"likes_count":71,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252604353346768897","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252604352067440600,"conversation_id":"1252604348179329025","created_at":1587479124000,"date":"2020-04-21","time":"14:25:24","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Often they get taken to town for suggesting the idea behind study is \"wrong.\" That's not what they're saying. They're saying we can't say that idea is *right* from this study. \n\nWe might find the exact same thing in future, through better/different work - we might not.\n\n4/13","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":5,"likes_count":47,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252604352067440640","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252604350796529700,"conversation_id":"1252604348179329025","created_at":1587479124000,"date":"2020-04-21","time":"14:25:24","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"I'm simply saying, \"we don't have evidence for this, so let's not pretend we do.\" That doesn't mean it's wrong. It means *we don't know yet.*\n\nThis is really critical and important in science. And you'll see scientists stepping in to clarify this *a lot.* \n\n3/13","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":4,"retweets_count":10,"likes_count":86,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252604350796529665","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252604349462786000,"conversation_id":"1252604348179329025","created_at":1587479123000,"date":"2020-04-21","time":"14:25:23","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"This *seems* simple but it's misinterpreted *all the time*. \n\nEx: When I say \"we don't know for sure if masks are beneficial at population level\" I am not saying \"masks don't work\" or \"we'll never know if masks work.\" I'm not even weighing in on policy decisions on masks.\n\n2/13","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":3,"retweets_count":10,"likes_count":79,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252604349462786050","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252604348179329000,"conversation_id":"1252604348179329025","created_at":1587479123000,"date":"2020-04-21","time":"14:25:23","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"When a scientist says \"This paper doesn't show this\" or \"We don't have enough evidence to say\"\n\nThey are not saying it's wrong. Or that it will never be shown. They are saying we all need to be really careful how we interpret this.\n\n#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 \n\n1/13","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":22,"retweets_count":234,"likes_count":697,"hashtags":["#covid19","#sarscov2"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252604348179329025","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252304653464764400,"conversation_id":"1252304653464764418","created_at":1587407670000,"date":"2020-04-20","time":"18:34:30","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Might have sent too many emails in a day if you almost end up with \n\"git commit -m 'update README to include HKU1 sequences Best wishes, Emma' \"... 🙃😆\n#CoV #womenwhocode #AcademicTwitter","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":8,"likes_count":42,"hashtags":["#cov","#womenwhocode","#academictwitter"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252304653464764418","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1252231925944615000,"conversation_id":"1252231923373535235","created_at":1587390331000,"date":"2020-04-20","time":"13:45:31","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"I usually recommend people to just wash their hands & use hand sanitiser regularly when out. Hands are largely easier to clean than gloves!\n\nI recommend against cloth gloves b/c I am doubtful that people can reliably wash them after every use (yes every use). If you can - great!","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":3,"retweets_count":5,"likes_count":15,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1252231925944614920","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1251556639766917000,"conversation_id":"1251556639766917121","created_at":1587229330000,"date":"2020-04-18","time":"17:02:10","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"When you catch yourself telling a new team member about the tough 'olden days' of updating #SARSCoV2 Nextstrain by manually copying sequences & manually entering metadata... way back 2 months ago in February! 😂🙃\n\nIt feels like another lifetime! 😅","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":3,"retweets_count":10,"likes_count":87,"hashtags":["#sarscov2"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1251556639766917121","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1251486955638067200,"conversation_id":"1251486946238648321","created_at":1587212716000,"date":"2020-04-18","time":"12:25:16","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"In closing, I'd like to note that if you respond with claims of 'compare Asia to Europe!' in terms of mask-wearing as 'proof' - I will ignore you, because this is not how rigorous science works. & we deserve good, rigorous answers here as much as everywhere else for #COVID19\n\n8/8","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":25,"retweets_count":3,"likes_count":76,"hashtags":["#covid19"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1251486955638067201","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1251486954417467400,"conversation_id":"1251486946238648321","created_at":1587212716000,"date":"2020-04-18","time":"12:25:16","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"These aren't easy questions to answer & 'bet hedging' by getting everyone to wear them may seem like the least risky route. But it has costs: monetary, but also decisions about punishment, exceptions, correct wearing instructions.\nThe costs & benefits are important to weigh.\n\n7/8","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":8,"retweets_count":5,"likes_count":27,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1251486954417467392","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1251486953134010400,"conversation_id":"1251486946238648321","created_at":1587212715000,"date":"2020-04-18","time":"12:25:15","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"At the moment I expect most people don't need masks (unless ill) because we are generally still in lockdown. You should be in very few situations where you need one. As we open back up this becomes a harder question - would they help overall on commute? In crowds?\n\n6/8","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":6,"retweets_count":6,"likes_count":23,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1251486953134010369","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1251486951963799600,"conversation_id":"1251486946238648321","created_at":1587212715000,"date":"2020-04-18","time":"12:25:15","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"If there are enough, masks are unlikely to harm, in the balance. But that's different from being a benefit at population level.\n\nHowever, the psychological effect of masks is not to be dismissed, & I respect that they make some people feel better in a really scary time.\n\n5/8","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":4,"retweets_count":6,"likes_count":22,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1251486951963799552","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1251486950814515200,"conversation_id":"1251486946238648321","created_at":1587212715000,"date":"2020-04-18","time":"12:25:15","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"But I think as a society or as govt we might ask for better evidence before we make them mandatory & spend $$$ equipping the whole nation. I've seen more masks worn incorrectly than correctly day to day. This probably makes them not very effective as protection on the whole.\n\n4/8","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":11,"retweets_count":5,"likes_count":34,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1251486950814515202","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1251486949501796400,"conversation_id":"1251486946238648321","created_at":1587212714000,"date":"2020-04-18","time":"12:25:14","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"First & foremost though, I *cannot* recommend wearing surgical masks until we have more than enough for healthcare workers. They come first. They know how to use them & are most at risk.\n\nApart from this, if there are enough, or people want to wear cloth masks - go ahead.\n\n3/8","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":4,"retweets_count":9,"likes_count":53,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1251486949501796353","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1251176448225947600,"conversation_id":"1251167821305917440","created_at":1587138685000,"date":"2020-04-17","time":"15:51:25","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"The quote to which I refer: \"Virtually the only wealthy country with a larger positivity rate than the U.S. is the United Kingdom, where more than 30 percent of people tested for the virus have been positive.\"","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":3,"retweets_count":1,"likes_count":11,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1251176448225947650","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1249997908608499700,"conversation_id":"1249996541424816128","created_at":1586857699000,"date":"2020-04-14","time":"09:48:19","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"While this is a different measure, I think these deaths are also really critical to consider. They may *not* have happened if not for the #COVID19 situation. While not directly due to #SARSCoV2, they may also have been preventable, thus are part of the COVID-19 causalities.\n\n11/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":17,"retweets_count":29,"likes_count":178,"hashtags":["#covid19","#sarscov2"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1249997908608499713","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1249997907194982400,"conversation_id":"1249996541424816128","created_at":1586857699000,"date":"2020-04-14","time":"09:48:19","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"Worth adding that there may well be a spike in non-COVID deaths as well - indirectly attributable to COVID-19 due to being home-bound, being hesitant to ask for help/visit doctor/seek care, & care not being as available due to overloaded health system.\n\n10/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":11,"retweets_count":29,"likes_count":142,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1249997907194982402","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1249996554276126700,"conversation_id":"1249996541424816128","created_at":1586857377000,"date":"2020-04-14","time":"09:42:57","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"This is why 'excess mortality' can be helpful - it takes away those dependencies & allow us to see, roughly, the impact that #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 is having. Exact numbers are tricky here - not all deaths *will* be #COVIDー19.\n\nHowever, the trend is clear!\n\n9/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":6,"retweets_count":23,"likes_count":107,"hashtags":["#covid19","#sarscov2","#covidー19"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1249996554276126726","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1249996553047150600,"conversation_id":"1249996541424816128","created_at":1586857376000,"date":"2020-04-14","time":"09:42:56","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"And we are short of #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 tests to use, so we wouldn't expect this to change suddenly.\n\nI don't know how doctors are allowed to classify deaths in the UK, but as I said - this *isn't* an 'on purpose' cover up. However, it does lead to under-counting.\n\n8/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":5,"retweets_count":21,"likes_count":105,"hashtags":["#covid19","#sarscov2"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1249996553047150592","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1249996551734333400,"conversation_id":"1249996541424816128","created_at":1586857376000,"date":"2020-04-14","time":"09:42:56","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"This isn't a 'cover up' - our health services just generally aren't designed to operate in a pandemic. Not all of these people will have even been tested for #COVID19 - We don't test every elderly respiratory death for every possible virus in normal time.\n\n7/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":2,"retweets_count":30,"likes_count":141,"hashtags":["#covid19"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1249996551734333441","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1249996545656791000,"conversation_id":"1249996541424816128","created_at":1586857374000,"date":"2020-04-14","time":"09:42:54","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"While of course there will be variation in non-COVID causes of death in this year, we would expect this to be within the variation we've seen in previous years.\n\nWhat can catch our attention is when deaths this year deviates far outside what we expect - \"excess mortality\"\n\n4/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":3,"retweets_count":13,"likes_count":96,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1249996545656791040","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1249996544411082800,"conversation_id":"1249996541424816128","created_at":1586857374000,"date":"2020-04-14","time":"09:42:54","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"We can average these numbers over the last 5, 10, or 20 years, & put confidence intervals on what we would expect 'normal' death to look like.\n\nThen we can plot the total number of deaths, from any cause, this year, on that plot.\n\n3/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":8,"likes_count":75,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1249996544411082756","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1249996542985015300,"conversation_id":"1249996541424816128","created_at":1586857374000,"date":"2020-04-14","time":"09:42:54","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"'Excess mortality' means: How many more people died this year than died on average over the last few years?\n\nIn general, we expect the number of deaths to average out fairly smoothly for the same times of year (though on average there are variations through the year)\n\n2/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":2,"retweets_count":16,"likes_count":99,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1249996542985015296","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1249697272448901000,"conversation_id":"1249696103118843904","created_at":1586786022000,"date":"2020-04-13","time":"13:53:42","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"This is great, thank you! Will be interesting to watch as these 'catch up' to the past few weeks.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":0,"retweets_count":0,"likes_count":0,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1249697272448901121","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1249696103118844000,"conversation_id":"1249696103118843904","created_at":1586785743000,"date":"2020-04-13","time":"13:49:03","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"I've seen 'excess mortality'/'excess death' plots for #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 for a few countries - 🇨🇭 included. But where can I find all those available?\n\nCan people link to those that exist? Can try to compile a list! 🙏🏻","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":25,"retweets_count":17,"likes_count":69,"hashtags":["#covid19","#sarscov2"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1249696103118843904","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1249065560987615200,"conversation_id":"1249064449211871237","created_at":1586635410000,"date":"2020-04-11","time":"20:03:30","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"And for full disclosure - my 'brief response' is 500 words of explanation, ending with another invitation to follow up.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":2,"retweets_count":1,"likes_count":27,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1249065560987615244","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1248939544906514400,"conversation_id":"1248939530939490304","created_at":1586605366000,"date":"2020-04-11","time":"11:42:46","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"However it's done, this will require a *big* step up in effort & coordination - there's no doubt about that. But to paraphrase Roosevelt: \"Nothing worth doing comes without effort.\"\n\nThe thing is - the other options aren't less costly. They aren't really other options.\n\n10/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":5,"retweets_count":115,"likes_count":562,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1248939544906514434","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1248939543371415600,"conversation_id":"1248939530939490304","created_at":1586605365000,"date":"2020-04-11","time":"11:42:45","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"We must *increase testing* to have a better measure of the epidemic in our population & to allow people testing positive to *isolate* ASAP. Then, their contacts must be *traced* so that they too can *isolate* & be *tested*.\n\nBut the rest of us can continue our lives!\n\n9/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":14,"retweets_count":182,"likes_count":619,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1248939543371415552","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1248939541953642500,"conversation_id":"1248939530939490304","created_at":1586605365000,"date":"2020-04-11","time":"11:42:45","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"3. #TestTraceIsolate\n\nNo, this option isn't easy. And yes, it'll cost money & take organisation. But if really want to get back to anything like 'normal' - here's our best chance.\n\nThere are variations in how it might work in practice, but the theory is the same:\n\n8/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":15,"retweets_count":194,"likes_count":641,"hashtags":["#testtraceisolate"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1248939541953642497","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1248939539646886000,"conversation_id":"1248939530939490304","created_at":1586605365000,"date":"2020-04-11","time":"11:42:45","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"2. Continue strict restrictions until a vaccine\n\nWhile this may contain the virus, it's simply unsustainable. People will start breaking lockdowns, & the economic cost will grow unbearable. Deaths will rise from other causes, like suicide, or bloodclots caused by immobility.\n\n7/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":10,"retweets_count":91,"likes_count":437,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1248939539646885890","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1248939536694075400,"conversation_id":"1248939530939490304","created_at":1586605364000,"date":"2020-04-11","time":"11:42:44","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"1. Lift restrictions\n\nThe virus isn't less dangerous now: we are stopping it with restrictions. As soon as we relax, the virus *will* return - if we do nothing, it will kill millions & hospitalise millions more. Do we really think the economy will be 'normal' through this?\n\n5/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":14,"retweets_count":196,"likes_count":635,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1248939536694075392","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1248939535242838000,"conversation_id":"1248939530939490304","created_at":1586605364000,"date":"2020-04-11","time":"11:42:44","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"3 main options:\n\n1. Lift restrictions. Cost = Lives, hospitals, economy. ☠️💸\n2. Continue strict restrictions until vaccine. Cost = Economy, society, mental 💸🙁\n3. #TestTraceIsolate Cost = Equipment, personpower, organisation 🔬👩🏻‍🔬\n\n(the hashtag is a spoiler)\n\n4/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":17,"retweets_count":379,"likes_count":899,"hashtags":["#testtraceisolate"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1248939535242838016","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1248939533837774800,"conversation_id":"1248939530939490304","created_at":1586605363000,"date":"2020-04-11","time":"11:42:43","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"I cannot emphasise enough how much this *is not the case*.  Restrictions are working - the minute we ease them, the virus will quickly regain ground! ☠️\n\nThere is no short cut way #COVID19 isn't going to continue to cost a lot. But we have a choice in *where* those costs are\n\n3/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":8,"retweets_count":214,"likes_count":694,"hashtags":["#covid19"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1248939533837774848","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1248939532436848600,"conversation_id":"1248939530939490304","created_at":1586605363000,"date":"2020-04-11","time":"11:42:43","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"While the restrictions currently in place are damaging economically & socially, they are *working* - & saving lives.\n\nThere seems to be a bit of a fantasy that because things 'aren't so bad now,' we can start lifting restrictions & things will just be 'normal' again. 💰🌞\n\n2/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":19,"retweets_count":180,"likes_count":672,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1248939532436848641","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1248939530939490300,"conversation_id":"1248939530939490304","created_at":1586605363000,"date":"2020-04-11","time":"11:42:43","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"As we all grow weary of lockdowns & restrictions, & some case-counts seem to plateau, there's restlessness towards ending these to limit economic harm & 'get back to normal'\n\nLet me be very, very clear:\nThere is no cheap or easy way out of this pandemic.\n\n#COVID19 #SARSCoV2\n\n1/n","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":113,"retweets_count":1609,"likes_count":3064,"hashtags":["#covid19","#sarscov2"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1248939530939490304","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1248474877310320600,"conversation_id":"1248473941867237379","created_at":1586494580000,"date":"2020-04-10","time":"04:56:20","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"As with the USA Today article not long ago, this irresponsible reporting (fuelled by authors this time!) fuels unfounded fears in the public & makes the jobs of those of us who work on virus phylogenetics *considerably harder every day* as we flight uphill against misinformation.","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":0,"retweets_count":1,"likes_count":25,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1248474877310320640","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1247472001171828700,"conversation_id":"1247471997673750530","created_at":1586255476000,"date":"2020-04-07","time":"10:31:16","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"However, the flip side of this is that the individual exemplary role of members are a bit hidden from the public view.\n\n*Particularly* at a time when we are talking about who our #scicomm \"heroes\" are for #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 - I want these ladies to get a bit of limelight!\n\n5/7","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":1,"retweets_count":0,"likes_count":6,"hashtags":["#scicomm","#covid19","#sarscov2"],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1247472001171828736","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
{"id":1245731433718730800,"conversation_id":"1245731100300914690","created_at":1585840493000,"date":"2020-04-02","time":"15:14:53","timezone":"UTC","user_id":23242375,"username":"firefoxx66","name":"Dr Emma Hodcroft","place":"","tweet":"/But/ I have an incredible support network of mentors and peers who lift me up, give me credit & /other/ opportunities, teach me, & pass me responsibilities & adventures. I wouldn't have it any other way, really. If I'm not in science for *all of this*, what am I here for?","mentions":[],"urls":[],"photos":[],"replies_count":3,"retweets_count":5,"likes_count":35,"hashtags":[],"cashtags":[],"link":"https://twitter.com/firefoxx66/status/1245731433718730753","retweet":false,"quote_url":"","video":0,"near":"","geo":"","source":"","user_rt_id":"","user_rt":"","retweet_id":"","reply_to":[{"user_id":"23242375","username":"firefoxx66"}],"retweet_date":"","translate":"","trans_src":"","trans_dest":""}
