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Independent SAGE @independentsage.bsky.social · Nov 19

The Independent SAGE starter pack.

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Independent SAGE @independentsage.bsky.social · Nov 22

As regular briefings draw to a close at the end of 2023, we want to take this opportunity to reflect on the role of Independent SAGE as a public communicator of pandemic science.

We'd really appreciate if you took the time to fill this short survey
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Understanding the impact of Independent SAGE

As regular Independent SAGE briefings draw to a close at the end of 2023, we want to take this opportunity to reflect on the role of Independent SAGE over the last three and a half years as a public c...

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Kit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · Nov 22

@independentsage.bsky.social are running a survey to find out how different communities and individuals may have benefitted from/been impacted by our work since early 2020.

If you have 5-10 minutes to fill in the form below we'd really appreciate it.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Understanding the impact of Independent SAGE

As regular Independent SAGE briefings draw to a close at the end of 2023, we want to take this opportunity to reflect on the role of Independent SAGE over the last three and a half years as a public c...

docs.google.com

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Independent SAGE @independentsage.bsky.social · Nov 17

🚨 On the briefing today, we are discussing clinical vulnerability & Covid

With guests Sarah Steven, Prof Martin Paul Eve & Dr Mark Yates, session led by @drlennardlee.bsky.social & @zubhaque.bsky.social, and numbers by @chrischirp.bsky.social

See you all at 1:30pm!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=co9n...

indie_SAGE 17.11.2023

LIVE: Join us for a session on clinical vulnerability & Covid, with guests Sarah Steven & Prof Martin Paul Eve, session led by Dr Lennard Lee & Dr Zubaida Ha...

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · Nov 15

I've updated my word clouds after 100 responses to my survey of what it was like on NHS front line during first year of Covid & ongoing impact.

It's pretty heartbreaking.

survey still open here: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PKH9MRT

All responses to date are here: drive.google.com/file/d/1U5te...

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Prof Sheena Cruickshank @sheencr.bsky.social · Nov 16

🚨On the @IndependentSAGE briefing this week we'll be having a session on vulnerabilities including looking at issues faced by immunocompromised people hosted by Dr Lennard Lee and Dr Zubaida Haque . Friday live streamed on X 130pm and on YouTube. Do send questions to [email protected]

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Prof Sheena Cruickshank @sheencr.bsky.social · Oct 31

🚨On the @IndependentSAGE briefing this week we'll be having a panel discussion on long covid, the future of vaccines, viral variants & what to expect. Friday live streamed on X 130pm and on YouTube later.

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · Nov 1

How covid spreads: narratives, counter-narratives and social dramas.

Our paper for BMJ to inform the UK's covid-19 inquiry. So far, all the things we claimed in this paper have been borne out in the inquiry. This is an international scandal.

www.bmj.com/content/378/...

How covid-19 spreads: narratives, counter narratives, and social dramas

Trisha Greenhalgh and colleagues explore why inaccurate narratives about the mode of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 emerged early in the pandemic and shaped a flawed policy response, with tragic consequen...

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · Nov 1

Quick thread on Inquiry & govt Covid response: pre May 2020, govt mostly followed SAGE advice (esp up to mid March) BUT
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Kit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · Oct 19

Independent Sage is now on Blue Sky.
Check us out:
@independentsage.bsky.social

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