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Reader’s Voice: Kane seeks election integrity

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September 5, 2023Dear editor; Many question whether election totals reported by Illinois election authorities are always accurate. Errors can occur, and sometimes election contests are decided by only a handful of votes. However, in Illinois, independent audits of computerized election reports prepared by county clerks and election boards are not...

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State COVID-19 lockdown created unintended consequences

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By Larry Quick Last of 12 parts Illinois and the Sweden share a few things in common, not many, but a few. Perhaps the most noticeable is population size. Illinois has a population of approximately 12.5 Million residents and Sweden has a population of approximately 10.2 Million residents. Another common...

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Learning how to wear masks essential for the public

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By Larry Quick Eleventh in a series The previous part is at thevoice.us/governmental-policy-makers-rely-on-ethics-science-research. This week we conclude our review of the issues surrounding face coverings. Let’s consider the use of face mask respirators at work-places. A face mask respirator is a device designed to protect the wearer from inhaling hazardous...

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Governmental policy-makers rely on ethics, science, research

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By Larry Quick Tenth in a series The previous article is at thevoice.us/british-telegraph-newspaper-children-not-spreading-covid-19 This week we will consider the effectiveness of face coverings in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Before addressing all-population mask mandates in non-clinical settings, it should be noted that in clinical settings, face mask mandates are often...

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British Telegraph newspaper: Children not spreading COVID-19

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By Larry Quick Ninth in a series Previous article at thevoice.us/one-doctor-sees-little-covid-19-risk-to-those-under-18-years Last week’s article provided an introduction the issues and decisions surrounding the re-opening our schools and universities. These decisions should be based on the best scientific and medical evidence available. We will continue our discussion this week in part...

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One doctor sees little COVID-19 risk to those under 18 years

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By Larry Quick Eighth in a series The previous article is at thevoice.us/vitamins-c-and-d-safe-drugs-can-help-avoid-covid-19. This week’s article will address the issue of how best to re-open our schools and universities. Because this is such an important public policy issue, administrative decisions should be based on the best scientific and medical evidence...

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Vitamins C and D, safe drugs, can help avoid COVID-19

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By Larry Quick Seventh in a series The previous article is available at thevoice.us/all-respiratory-viruses-follow-a-bell-shaped-pattern COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-Cov-2 respiratory virus. Have physicians and scientists discovered effective preventative measures and affordable treatments for COVID-19? This week’s article will focus this question. Dr. Delores Cahill, expert immunologist, states that an...

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All respiratory viruses follow a bell-shaped pattern

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By Larry Quick Sixth in a series The previous article is at thevoice.us/variations-may-make-it-difficult-to-assess-covid-19-deaths Risk is the possibility or probability of an occurrence. Human beings confront the risk of death every day. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has calculated that the risk of dying from the influenza for...

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Variations may make it difficult to assess COVID-19 deaths

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By Larry Quick Fifth in a series. The previous articles is at thevoice.us/questions-arise-on-state-covid-19-statistical-accuracy This week we will consider COVID-19 death statistics published by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Kane County Health Department. Certified public accountants recognize the necessity for correct account classification of financial transactions. Correct...

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Questions arise on State COVID-19 statistical accuracy

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By Larry Quick Fourth of a series The previous article is at thevoice.us/kane-county-hospital-covid-19-admissions-low In this week’s article we will consider the accuracy of Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed case statistics. Does the number of “confirmed cases” accurately reflect a true picture of COVID-19 illness in Illinois? The United...

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Kane County hospital COVID-19 admissions low

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By Larry Quick Third of a series The second part is at thevoice.us/covid-19-positive-tests-meaning How closely do positive COVID-19 lab tests match actual COVID-19 illness in Illinois? This week we will focus on Kane County statistics for positive COVID-19 lab tests, and compare them with Kane County hospital admissions, for individuals...

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COVID-19 positive tests’ meaning

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By Larry Quick Second of a series The first part if available at thevoice.us/covid-19-tests-accuracy-influence Earlier this year I came down with the influenza-like symptoms. After three days of gradually increasing misery, I made a visit a convenient care clinic. I was examined by an MD who reviewed my symptoms. The...

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COVID-19 tests: Accuracy, influence?

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By Larry Quick One in a series As a life-long Chicago Bears’ fan I keep an eye on our Division rivals. So, I was interested when the media reported that Matthew Stafford, the quarterback for the Detroit Lions, tested positive for COVID-19. Then he tested negative, and negative again. Finally,...

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