#FlattenTheCurve - Images
Smart Person
![Carl T. Bergstrom @CT_Bergstrom · Mar 6 1. A very short thread on the power of data graphics and scientific communication. Roughly a week ago, some very smart person* sat down, drew this graph, and saved lives. (*It's 2 AM. Without an economist subscription, I can't quickly discover whom. Maybe someone can help.) # of Without Protective Healthcare system capacity cases Measures With Protective Measures Time since first case Adapted from CDC / The Economist 221 27 10.3K 15.9K](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/784/105/cd2.png)
![Carl T. Bergstrom @CT_Bergstrom · Mar 6 1. A very short thread on the power of data graphics and scientific communication. Roughly a week ago, some very smart person* sat down, drew this graph, and saved lives. (*It's 2 AM. Without an economist subscription, I can't quickly discover whom. Maybe someone can help.) # of Without Protective Healthcare system capacity cases Measures With Protective Measures Time since first case Adapted from CDC / The Economist 221 27 10.3K 15.9K](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/784/105/cd2.png)
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infection curves in Italy 2020
![Bergamo 500 Lodi Daily total number of positive cases 2020-02-24 2020-03-01 2020-03-07 2020-03-13](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/787/792/11f.jpeg)
![Bergamo 500 Lodi Daily total number of positive cases 2020-02-24 2020-03-01 2020-03-07 2020-03-13](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/787/792/11f.jpeg)
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Rip my Alaskan bull worm | /r/BikiniBottomTwitter
![P--- hub LIVE CAMS НОOK UP 800-PHONE-SEX * PREMIUM н Help Flatten the Curve with FREE PREMIUM Stayhome hub My d--- made with mematic II](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/800/613/238.jpg)
![P--- hub LIVE CAMS НОOK UP 800-PHONE-SEX * PREMIUM н Help Flatten the Curve with FREE PREMIUM Stayhome hub My d--- made with mematic II](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/800/613/238.jpg)
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*slurps boomer juice* freedom of assembly is overrated
![EVERYBODY GANGSTA ABOUT INDIVDUAL RIGHTS TILL A FLU APPEARS](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/793/785/204.png)
![EVERYBODY GANGSTA ABOUT INDIVDUAL RIGHTS TILL A FLU APPEARS](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/793/785/204.png)
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SiouxsieW
![Dr Siouxsie Wiles @SiouxsieW · Mar 10 Our #FlattenTheCurve graphic is now up on @Wikipedia with proper attribution & a CC-BY-SA licence. Please share far & wide and translate it into any language you can! Details in the thread below. #Covid_19 #COVID2019 #COVID19 #coronavirus Thanks to @XTOTL & @TheSpinoffTV FLATTEN THE CURVE FULL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CAPACITY TIME SINCE FIRST CASE DON'T PANIC BUT BE CAREFUL. - WASHING HANDS - NOT TOUCHING FACE - STAY HOME WHEN SICK GIF SOUKSIEW @XTOTL @THESPINOFFTV 'ADAPTED FROM @DREWAHARRIS, THOMAS SPLETTSTÖBER (@SPLETTE) AND THE CDC' CC-BY-SA 195 27 10.9K 12.9K NUMBER OF CASES](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/784/108/b40.png)
![Dr Siouxsie Wiles @SiouxsieW · Mar 10 Our #FlattenTheCurve graphic is now up on @Wikipedia with proper attribution & a CC-BY-SA licence. Please share far & wide and translate it into any language you can! Details in the thread below. #Covid_19 #COVID2019 #COVID19 #coronavirus Thanks to @XTOTL & @TheSpinoffTV FLATTEN THE CURVE FULL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CAPACITY TIME SINCE FIRST CASE DON'T PANIC BUT BE CAREFUL. - WASHING HANDS - NOT TOUCHING FACE - STAY HOME WHEN SICK GIF SOUKSIEW @XTOTL @THESPINOFFTV 'ADAPTED FROM @DREWAHARRIS, THOMAS SPLETTSTÖBER (@SPLETTE) AND THE CDC' CC-BY-SA 195 27 10.9K 12.9K NUMBER OF CASES](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/784/108/b40.png)
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Not Rude
![Kyle Hill @Sci_Phile Social distancing will help #FlattenTheCurve by taking yourself and others out of the infection chain. Same number of cases, but spread over more time, giving the health care system precious time to adjust. It's finally not rude to cancel your plans. 1:08 AM · Mar 13, 2020 · Twitter for iPhone](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/784/125/d71.png)
![Kyle Hill @Sci_Phile Social distancing will help #FlattenTheCurve by taking yourself and others out of the infection chain. Same number of cases, but spread over more time, giving the health care system precious time to adjust. It's finally not rude to cancel your plans. 1:08 AM · Mar 13, 2020 · Twitter for iPhone](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/784/125/d71.png)
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flatten your age
![r/notinteresting Graph showcasing my age throughout the years My Age Graph 18 16 14 12 10 6. 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 -Series1 1.6k 1 Share BEST COMMENTS Let's flatten the curve Reply 310](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/830/216/dda.jpg)
![r/notinteresting Graph showcasing my age throughout the years My Age Graph 18 16 14 12 10 6. 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 -Series1 1.6k 1 Share BEST COMMENTS Let's flatten the curve Reply 310](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/830/216/dda.jpg)
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Preferences have consequences | /r/Animemes
![Without Protective Healthcare system capacity Measures With Protective Measures Time since first case THIS IS THE COLD HARD TRUTH. In 2020, flat is justice](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/801/314/3eb.png)
![Without Protective Healthcare system capacity Measures With Protective Measures Time since first case THIS IS THE COLD HARD TRUTH. In 2020, flat is justice](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/801/314/3eb.png)
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Kitties: Compelling to many.
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NYCT subway
![Tweet NYCT Subway O @NYCTSubway 5h March 17, 2019: 5,568,464 March 17, 2020: 1,785,252 MTA New York City Subway 3.7 million of you chose not to ride with us yesterday because you want to #flattenthecurve. We miss you, but for now, we'll say: thank you for not riding with us. You're keeping NYC safer. 140 273,628 18.2K I can't wait to yell at you for making me late to things again 8:02 PM · 3/18/20 · Twitter Web App 26 Retweets 898 Likes NYCT Subway Replying to @NYCTSubway · 5h MTA New York City Subway We miss you too, Jenn! ^KB 27 11 618 What a wholesome exchange](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/872/872/382.jpg)
![Tweet NYCT Subway O @NYCTSubway 5h March 17, 2019: 5,568,464 March 17, 2020: 1,785,252 MTA New York City Subway 3.7 million of you chose not to ride with us yesterday because you want to #flattenthecurve. We miss you, but for now, we'll say: thank you for not riding with us. You're keeping NYC safer. 140 273,628 18.2K I can't wait to yell at you for making me late to things again 8:02 PM · 3/18/20 · Twitter Web App 26 Retweets 898 Likes NYCT Subway Replying to @NYCTSubway · 5h MTA New York City Subway We miss you too, Jenn! ^KB 27 11 618 What a wholesome exchange](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/872/872/382.jpg)
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Drew Harris' Tweet
![Drew Harris @drewaharris Important to remember that #Covid-19 epidemic control measures may only delay cases, not prevent. However, this helps limit surge and gives hospitals time to prepare and manage. It's the difference between finding an ICU bed & ventilator or being treated in the parking lot tent. # of Without Protective Healthcare system capacity cases Measures With Protective Measures Time since first case Adapted from CDC / The Economist](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/784/100/23b.png)
![Drew Harris @drewaharris Important to remember that #Covid-19 epidemic control measures may only delay cases, not prevent. However, this helps limit surge and gives hospitals time to prepare and manage. It's the difference between finding an ICU bed & ventilator or being treated in the parking lot tent. # of Without Protective Healthcare system capacity cases Measures With Protective Measures Time since first case Adapted from CDC / The Economist](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/784/100/23b.png)
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FLATTEN THE CURVE!
![The official Facebook of Looney Tunes: https://www.facebook.com/LooneyTunes/posts/2902747339748683
The official Facebook of Tom and Jerry: https://www.facebook.com/TomandJerry/posts/3561380803935057
The official Facebook of MAD: https://www.facebook.com/MADSeries/posts/2854399454617737](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/794/959/5e7.png)
![The official Facebook of Looney Tunes: https://www.facebook.com/LooneyTunes/posts/2902747339748683
The official Facebook of Tom and Jerry: https://www.facebook.com/TomandJerry/posts/3561380803935057
The official Facebook of MAD: https://www.facebook.com/MADSeries/posts/2854399454617737](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/794/959/5e7.png)
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infection curves in Midwest US 1920
![Effects of social distancing on 1918 flu deaths 250 As the first cases of the 1918 flu were reported in Philadelphia in September 1918, authorities played down the significance and allowed public gatherings to continue. Closures in Philadelphia deaths per 100,000 people 200 were only enacted once the virus had spread. The first cases in St. Louis were reported in early 150 October, with measures to contain the spread enacted two days later. This resulted in a slower spread Social distancing 100 - interventions first enacted, Oct. 3 and lower mortality rate. Philadelphia First case in St. Louis, Oct. 5 First case in Social distancing 50 -enacted Oct. 7 Philadelphia, Sept. 17 St. Louis SEPT OCT NOV DEC 1918 Sources: "Public health interventions and epidemic intensity during the 1918 influenza pandemic" by Richard J. Hatchett, Carter E. Mecher, Marc Lipsitch, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences May, 2007. Data derived from "Public health interventions and epidemic intensity during the 1918 influenza pandemic" by Richard J. Hatchett, Carter E. Mecher, Marc Lipsitch, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences May, 2007. TIM MEKO/THE WASHINGTON POST](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/787/794/097.jpeg)
![Effects of social distancing on 1918 flu deaths 250 As the first cases of the 1918 flu were reported in Philadelphia in September 1918, authorities played down the significance and allowed public gatherings to continue. Closures in Philadelphia deaths per 100,000 people 200 were only enacted once the virus had spread. The first cases in St. Louis were reported in early 150 October, with measures to contain the spread enacted two days later. This resulted in a slower spread Social distancing 100 - interventions first enacted, Oct. 3 and lower mortality rate. Philadelphia First case in St. Louis, Oct. 5 First case in Social distancing 50 -enacted Oct. 7 Philadelphia, Sept. 17 St. Louis SEPT OCT NOV DEC 1918 Sources: "Public health interventions and epidemic intensity during the 1918 influenza pandemic" by Richard J. Hatchett, Carter E. Mecher, Marc Lipsitch, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences May, 2007. Data derived from "Public health interventions and epidemic intensity during the 1918 influenza pandemic" by Richard J. Hatchett, Carter E. Mecher, Marc Lipsitch, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences May, 2007. TIM MEKO/THE WASHINGTON POST](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/787/794/097.jpeg)
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matches
![Patrick De Boever @deboevep Social distancing helps...#CoronaOutbreak #FlattenTheCurve #tousensemble](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/784/137/647.png)
![Patrick De Boever @deboevep Social distancing helps...#CoronaOutbreak #FlattenTheCurve #tousensemble](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/784/137/647.png)
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Stop the spread good case vs bad case
![STOP THE SPREAD ALTERNATIVES TO FLATTENING THE CURVE 000 FULL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CAPACITY TIME SINCE FIRST CASE MEH. NO COLLECTIVE RESPONSE @SIOUXSIEW @XTOTL thespinoff.co.nz ADAPTED FROM ANDERSON, HEESTERBEEK, KLINKENBERG & HOLLINGSWORTH (THE LANCET, 2020), @DREWAHARRIS & @SPLETTE CC-BY-SA NUMBER OF CA SES](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/785/225/853.gif)
![STOP THE SPREAD ALTERNATIVES TO FLATTENING THE CURVE 000 FULL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CAPACITY TIME SINCE FIRST CASE MEH. NO COLLECTIVE RESPONSE @SIOUXSIEW @XTOTL thespinoff.co.nz ADAPTED FROM ANDERSON, HEESTERBEEK, KLINKENBERG & HOLLINGSWORTH (THE LANCET, 2020), @DREWAHARRIS & @SPLETTE CC-BY-SA NUMBER OF CA SES](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/785/225/853.gif)
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America is so lit we didn't flatten the curve we turned it into a half-pipe
![AMERICA ISSO We didnt flatten the curve. 35,000 31.2k 30,000 25,000 United States 20,000 15,000 10,000 European Union 5,000 4.0k March April May June We turned it into a Half-Pipe](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/867/731/767.png)
![AMERICA ISSO We didnt flatten the curve. 35,000 31.2k 30,000 25,000 United States 20,000 15,000 10,000 European Union 5,000 4.0k March April May June We turned it into a Half-Pipe](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/867/731/767.png)
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Flatten the Loss
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Babe! It's 4pm, Time for Your Curve Flattening!
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