TWiV 728: Cover your nose and mouse

TWiV notes the passing of Mavis Agbandje-McKenna, and reviews data on maximizing fit for cloth and medical procedure masks, SARS-CoV-2 total and subgenomic viral load in hospitalized patients, and effect of changes in spike protein on efficacy in a mouse model of infection. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Mavis Agbandje-McKenna dies (UF) Mavis on TWiV 448 Maximizing mask fit (MMWR) Genomic and subgenomic RNA in COVID-19 patients (medRxiv) Effect of spike changes on protection of mice (mBio) Letters read on TWiV 728 Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Weekly Picks Dickson – Wild animal photos Brianne – Greater than COVID Alan – WHO report on infodemic response Rich – Reference Guide to the International Space Station Vincent – 3D Molecular Designs Listener Picks Lisbeth – Have the new jab Karen – Cholera exhibit at Museum of Trades and Crafts Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to [email protected]