Coronavirus: The Solution Is Becoming Clear

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The world has been fighting covid-19 long enough that we are beginning to arrive at some constructive conclusions. Part of the intense infectiousness of this virus is due to its long asymptomatic phase, where hosts feel fine but are shedding contagious particles. Increased testing is now showing that the majority of folks testing positive don't realize they're sick. Research is showing that the recommended social distance of two meters (6.8 feet) is inadequate to protect against airborne particles. Four times that amount is more likely - reinforcing the effectiveness of both social isolating tactics (like sheltering at home) and wearing masks. Peak Prosperity has been loudly banging the #Masks4ALL drum of late, and every day more studies emerge showing it's one of the cheapest and most effective social responses to slowing the spread of the coronavirus. In addition, while standard surgical/homemade (non-N95) masks do not filter out all virus particles, they do dramatically limit their spread, both in the air and on surfaces. This is important because this reduces the viral load someone is exposed to. Data is showing that if you receive a lower viral load, if you get sick with the virus, your case is likely to be more mild and short-lived. We are starting to win the war on data with covid-19 and this is leading to smarter practices that will flatten the curve, reduce deaths and get folks back to work. Finally, some encouraging news.

Christopher Martenson is a former American biochemical scientist. Currently he is a writer and trend forecaster interested in macro trends regarding the economy, energy composition and environment. He is the founder of PeakProsperity.com. As one of the early econobloggers who forecasted the housing market collapse and stock market correction years in advance, Chris rose to prominence with the launch of his seminal video seminar which later became a book called The Crash Course. Chris' latest book (co-authored with Adam Taggart) is called Prosper!: How to Prepare for the Future and Create a World Worth Inheriting.