The Covid pandemic should have taught government officials that transparency and clear communications are key to successful management of outbreaks. --@mtosterholm There is a perfect storm brewing, while the @USDA keeps the world in the dark. Unfortunate that @HelenBranswell would need to even write about this after hard lessons from #COVID_19. statnews.com/2024/04/18/h5n… via @statnews
@RickABright @mtosterholm @USDA @HelenBranswell The @USDA mission "We have a vision to provide economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production..." is too focused on business promotion and not enough on public health and food safety usda.gov/our-agency/abo…
@RickABright @mtosterholm @USDA @HelenBranswell I thought China did stuff like this, not the US!
@RickABright @mtosterholm @USDA @HelenBranswell We are still in a Covid pandemic - @WHO
@RickABright @mtosterholm @USDA @HelenBranswell Should the watersheds around Amarillo, Texas have more testing and subtyping Flu A? @SolidEvidence February 26, 2024 peak at Hollywood Road Wastewater March 17, 2024 peak at River Road Wastewater Could be a simple coincidence.
@RickABright @mtosterholm @USDA @HelenBranswell This is the reason there is so much distrust and anti science right now. We must have transparency.