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Mar 7Liked by Bob Hawkins

I wonder to what extent long Covid is a specific factor in increased - and possibly increasing - rates of economic inactivity?

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Thanks Bob, I’ll check that out. Anecdotally, I’m hearing of more people developing long covid up to two years after infection and of course repeated reinfections can exacerbate the condition. For that reason, I’m baffled as to why better ventilation isn’t mandated in schools, health settings and other public buildings: I’m especially concerned for the long term health of my grandchildren.

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PS just seen this from your co-substack author Christina Pagel “We have also done precious little to reduce the spread of airborne respiratory diseases (whether Covid, Flu, RSV or colds) or reduce environmental pollution indoors to support a healthier population. Just last November, the CBI released a report calling for cleaner indoor air, estimating that a 95% reduction in indoor pollution could boost London employees’ productivity by up to 15%. “ We need to do more!

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