Peter Lederman in Second Bout With COVID-19

What @lewm said. @dover1, there was no validation that there was a  "gain of function" research that led to SARS CoV-2019. Had the virus been completely engineered, there would be easily discernable "splice" sites that could be detected on sequencing, and we don't see that. Yes, this SARS virus can recombine, but not nearly as much as flu does (hence why we require shots every year). Also, flu mutates much more rapidly, as lewm observed because of SARs' proof reading ability. In any case, most mutations would be neutral or inhibitory to virus' s infectiousness and replication, so there's that. Yes, China hasn't been completely transparent, and we may never know exactly what happened, but best evidence is that this wasn't engineered.

None of this helps Peter though, and I really hope he is getting the best care from experts - I also like teaching hospitals. Please let us know if there is anything we can do, in addition to buying more Soundsmith :-)  - do we know the hospital? Can we send him cards, flowers, etc.? 

@ediver 

Peter is now home and getting better (from one of the builders/employees). Soundsmith will be back in full operation Monday from what I understand, but they are way behind in getting things built, repaired, and shipped out.

Wishing a speedy recovery for Peter --I agree a fine gentleman of the industry.
He was/is on Warafin for the Clots so fingers crossed.

T212

My family's best wishes to Peter, his family, and his crew at Soundsmith. Peter is a very nice person and they don't often make them like that anymore! Hey Peter, if you are listening, stay healthy and happy! The audioworld is rooting for you to beat Covid (again), and making more fine Soundsmith stylus cartridges!

MillerCarbon-- By every significant biological metric the US healthcare system is in dire need of some care itself. As in code-blue. No other wealthy country on this planet puts its own people through the BS this system by and large does. And at mafia-pricing no less. Worst outcomes, most expensive-- by a lot. This has been a growing problem and it is what it now is. I agree, get Peter home ASAP if at all possible. The environment itself is soul-depressing, unhealthy. And this is not to criticize the many many good and wonderful people that work their asses off in our system-- the problem IS the system. And they know it all too well.

Hang in there Peter -- the world needs you and you have much more to teach!