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Yes it is vague, because a literal interpretation of "below 10K" could mean anywhere from 0 cases to 9,999 cases per day (massive range). At least saying "well below 10K" can be interpreted to mean the number would not be near the high end of that range.

And just saying "below 10K" is even more vague. That said, everyone's entitled to their own opinion (right or wrong) about the data. I just think we're best served if we don't misquote what other scientific experts say, like some have been doing.

For those who aren't aware, this is the first day that adults of all ages in every state are eligible to schedule appointments for their vaccination. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/world/adults-eligible-covid-vaccine.html

I see some people are still misconstruing what Dr. Fauci actually said. To be clear, what he said was: 1. New infections need to fall not just below 10K cases per day, but *WELL* below 10K cases per day. 2. Once new cases per day are *WELL* below 10K, there could be a *GRADUAL* pull back of *SOME* restrictions. He also stressed that the nation till has a lot of work to do before it reaches that point. For those who want to read his actual words that were quoted, see the link below: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/fauci-clashes-gop-lawmaker-covid-restrictions-eased/story?id=77097089

25% of Americans fully vaccinated against coronavirus, CDC says https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/18/health/us-coronavirus-sunday/index.html

There are still places within the US in the midst of a surge. Plus, the scientific community still doesn't know what effects (if any) emerging variants will have going forward. https://scitechdaily.com/new-covid-variants-have-changed-the-game-and-vaccines-will-not-be-enough/ So say "next week starts the permanent turn down" is premature and presumptuous

Whitmer: State won't close down again following GOP lawsuits https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/548888-whitmer-state-wont-close-down-again-following-gop-lawsuits

It look like the surge in Michigan is also impacting production at one of Stellantis' assembly plants outside of Detroit. Not only did they fall short of their production goals, but according to a report in Bloomberg, 630 workers either tested positive for COVID-19 or are under quarantine. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2021/04/16/ram-truck-plant-sterling-heights-covid-19-surge-production/7255441002/

lol. Some people just can't help themselves.

It seems Oregon is considering extending its mask mandate and social distancing rules indefinitely, at least inside workplaces: https://www.google.com/amp/s/fox8.com/news/coronavirus/as-mask-mandates-end-in-some-states-oregon-bucks-trend-and-considers-making-them-permanent/amp/

It seems a 21 year old medical student at University of Cincinnati died a day after taking the J&J vaccine. It is currently being investigated, but so far there's been no direct evidence of the vaccine being the cause of death. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fox19.com/2021/04/16/university-cincinnati-students-death-after-jj-vaccine-under-investigation/%3foutputType=amp

LOL!!!

Fauci says U.S. will likely resume use of J&J Covid vaccine with a warning or restriction https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/18/fauci-us-will-likely-resume-use-of-jj-covid-vaccine-with-a-warning.html

12z NAM wasn't nearly as far SE/weak as the 06z run, but definitely shifted away from the amped/NW solution it was showing before.

Lools like the NAM might have caved to the GFS. 06z run is notably weaker/SE. We'll see if that's legit or just a fluke.

Yes, that's the one I'm thinking of. But I still could be remembering the track wrong.

I could be remembering things wrong, but I seem to recall the track for that storm this past November being similar to what the models are showing for this system.

Indeed.

Michigan extends mask order, capacity limits amid surge https://apnews.com/article/pandemics-gretchen-whitmer-michigan-coronavirus-pandemic-b5e277828f9a05b1954fbac303fcb708

Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/17/worldwide-covid-19-death-toll-tops-a-staggering-3-million.html

If you consider the areas with positive temperature departures on that map "chilly," I'm afraid to know what you would consider "warm."

Par for the course.

Never. Maybe if we ignore it, it'll go away.

Agreed. We get it. A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of contracting COVID and experiecing severe symptoms. But we don't have to keeping hearing it 27 times over again from the same person(s), who in all truthfulness is probably just trying to humblebrag.

After issuing a stay-at-home order last week, it seems officials in Ontario are considering more restrictions as a string of COVID-19 records have been smashed as cited by their chief medical officer. https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/covid-19-ontario-sets-record-with-4736-new-cases-field-hospital-being-readied-in-toronto