2 new studies released by Stanford U and NE Journal of Medicine suggests rate of coronavirus is much higher than originally though

A study from Stanford University, tested samples from 3,330 people in Santa Clara county found that the rate of virus may be 50 to 85 times higher than official figures

The Study 

The study was conducted by identifying antibodies in healthy individuals through a finger prick test, which indicated whether they had already contracted and recovered from the virus. Volunteers for the study were recruited through Facebook ads, which researchers say were targeted to capture a representative sample of the county’s demographics and geography.

At the time of the study, Santa Clara county had 1,094 confirmed cases of Covid-19, resulting in 50 deaths. But based on the rate of participants who have antibodies, the study estimates it is likely that between 48,000 and 81,000 people had been infected in Santa Clara county by early April.

What could this mean 

The rate of death is not 5% but potentially 0.2%

It could also mean that we may be closer to herd immunity – the concept that if enough people in a population have developed antibodies to a disease that population becomes immune – than expected. 

To reach herd immunity a significant portion of the population would have to be infected and recovered from coronavirus.

This is a dangerous assumption as to get herd immunity most of the population should have it - not 3% 

The National Institute of Health is testing 10,000 people. UC Berkeley is going to test 5,000 healthy volunteers to see if they have, or have ever had, the coronavirus.

The conclusion ? 

So - the 2 things that need to be done to obliterate the virus

1.    Mass Testing to work out real numbers of people with virus vs people dying to get real % and to see whether there is herd immunity - such as at a Stanford and Berkeley . If % of death is a small number - can we live with it - and “go back to our normal way” - albeit more hygienic (maybe with masks and clean hands) 

2.    Find a vaccine 

Inspired by an article in the guardian

Great Graphics on whose being effected by Covid-19

Join the NextTech Revolution - and be a Learning Organisation

We are currently in a vortex of a massive shift in our daily lives out of necessity brought on by Coronavirus. 

This shift has been waiting to come... the virus has just sped it up.

One thing you can be sure of..... what your business has done in the past will need to change to ensure that you will continue survive and thrive in the new normal? 

How can you as a business get your team aligned, motivated, be innovative , and be ready for the NextTech revolution.  (ps.... we are in it!) 

Heather Macgowan is quoted in a great article that I read today (link below ) 

She says - you will have to “learn yourself into the future, and you will need to learn how to learn.” She says that to navigate ambiguity - you need to be adaptable - and that requires learning. 

Humans have an incredible ability to adapt through rewiring our brains towards new ways of thinking and behaving.

Your organisation needs to continually innovate, and be up to speed with technology, and what is happenning around you.

The new normal for the organization of the future, will have an intentionally designed (virtual) working environment with dedicated learning time, opportunities for reflection and self-awareness, support in the form of non-judgmental training, mentorship and coaching. 

For your business to stay ahead of the game of unrelenting change, your business and your people in it - need to have a culture of learning.

You will need to  create a culture of learning in your team or organization. 

COVID-19 presents an opportunity to institute behaviors and a collaborative culture of learning, growth and upskilling previously thought impossible. 

Learning is the new buzzword and skill that leaders must cultivate within their teams.

Without an ability to learn in a changing environment, employees’ existing skills and knowledge cannot be effectively leveraged in new ways that achieve outcomes. 

Learning may not help you make the perfect choice on the first try, but it does allow you to course correct actions as you go. 

Organisations who learn faster and better will win in today’s market.

Join the NextTech Revolution. We would be delighted to explore the opportunity to be your learning partner .

great article that I read today 

How you get infected- Clearest Science Demo

Managing Anxiety at Work with Denise Archie and Cassandra Parton

How to create an effective mask

Innovation at its finest

How Czechs have slowed the spread of the dread!

They keep distance

They keep clean

They wear masks when going outside - everyone does!!