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The second scenario: in the absence of a vaccine or antiviral, some kind of population immunity will be built up so that the virus is not actively transmitting at a high level. This assumes that having the coronavirus leads to immunity for at least two or three years and that subsequent reinfection is mild. Even in this situation, the countries with low numbers of cases can wait for ongoing research on better identification of who is exactly “vulnerable” to developing severe symptoms, and shield these individuals so the burden on ICU care and loss of life are kept to a minimum. While we have some basic idea at population level about who is vulnerable, based on age and pre-existing conditions, scientists do not understand the individual genetic or immunological factors yet. … [Read more...] about Crunching the coronavirus curve is better than flattening it, as New Zealand is showing

MSK Prasad has had an extended life as the chief selector. What was thought to be his last selection meeting, after he picked squads for home white ball games against Sri Lanka and Australia last month, has not exactly turned out to be so. He has now been called upon to pick the squads for the New Zealand tour. With the Sourav Ganguly-led Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) not finding people to form the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) that would have picked the selectors, the BCCI has asked the Prasad panel to do the selection on January 12. The meeting, coming ahead of the of the first ODI against Australia at the Wankhede on January 14, will be held, understandably, in Mumbai. Anyway, all concerned in the BCCI will be in the city that day for the MAK Pataudi Lecture and BCCI awards. Good news for Pandya As about the selection, there may be some good news for Hardik Pandya as the lady luck may smile on him. The India all-rounder, who announced engagement with his … [Read more...] about New Zealand selection on January 12: Hardik Pandya sure; Shivam Dube, Prithvi Shaw doubtful

In Wizards Unite, you play as a member of Statute of Secrecy Task Force, and you are challenged with exploring the real world, locating Foundables (important people and items in the wizarding world), and dispelling the Confoundable magic that's trapping them. While the basic premise of the game is similar to Pokemon Go, it also bears many similarities to a traditional RPG, with a stronger emphasis on story and RPG elements like skill trees and potion brewing. … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Game Wizards Unite Launches In New Zealand

A report this month from 10 authors based in the US and China said a common pattern leading to coronavirus zoonosis involved an “intermediate host species between the bat reservoirs and humans”. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Multiple dead bat consignments intercepted at New Zealand borders

Instead of placing stringent social restrictions, the country is attempting to contain its outbreak by mobilizing technological tools to trace contacts and enforce quarantines. Smartphone tracking apps monitor tens of thousands of individuals quarantined at home. … [Read more...] about Rules once lifted are reimposed to try to curb new outbreaks