by Michael Riediker | Mar 28, 2020
Imagine you are a pilot. Suddenly a flock of geese hits your flaps, your engine turns off and your plane goes into a steep dive. Will you just try to flatten the curve? No. You must simultaneously regain control over your trajectory, assess what systems still work,...
by Michael Riediker | Mar 26, 2020
Have I lost my mind when I say that mandating everybody to wear hygiene masks (surgical masks) could help reduce the spread of COVID-19? Didn’t I get the message that they are useless? No. I have decades of experience with personal protective devices and inhalable and...
by Michael Riediker | Mar 25, 2020
Those at biggest risk of getting seriously ill from the Corona-virus are asked to stay at home and to go into total social isolation. However, being isolated and alone is a serious burden for their psychological and social well being. We have to find ways to overcome...
by Michael Riediker | Mar 24, 2020
COVID-19 is a very dangerous disease, especially for sick and old people. Many will die even if they get access to excellent medical care. We see this in Switzerland, where we see a surge in deaths despite highly competent medical doctors working in excellently...
by Michael Riediker | Mar 23, 2020
A couple weeks ago, I was at a public toilet with my two young kids. While we were carefully washing our hands, we saw a strange looking guy heading from his toilet cubicle straight to the door as if he was allergic to water and soap. My kids were shocked and...
