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Old 05-09-2020, 11:53 AM
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Excellent post. Just to add to it, your synopsis gives you a clearer understanding of why so many healthcare workers that contract Covid19 end up with a terrible case or worse yet, die. Their viral load is huge because they work 12-16 hour shifts with constant exposure, with or without all of their PPEs.
Yes, very key observation, severity seems linked to total viral load as discussed by the author here:

https://erinbromage.wixsite.com/covi...ere-we-are-now

Makes me wonder if the asymptomatic people are those who encountered a viral load too small to infect them?

Also clear to me it's essential to establish a minimum air exchange rate for closed interior spaces such as Rec Centers, restaurants, theaters, etc. OSHA has minimum air exchange guidelines for "sick building syndrome" that would be a good place to start.