As demonstrated by China and others, public health initiatives like school closures, public event bans, and mask mandates beat Covid-19 swiftly and effectively.
Category: Policy
Denmark, Fearing New Vaccine-Threatening Coronavirus Strain, Orders Cull Of 17 Million Minks
The country is spending up to $785 million on the cull after struggling to contain outbreaks of Covid-19 on mink farms.
Why Early Wins Over Covid-19 Do Not Mean Victory: Canada’s Cautionary Tale
Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, an infectious disease expert, discusses how Winnipeg, Canada went from nearly containing Covid-19 to an explosion of cases over the past few weeks.
Sweden—In A Departure From The Past—Becomes Latest European Country To Announce Tighter Coronavirus Restrictions
The prime minister warned that the new rules are crucial because hospitals could become overwhelmed.
Former FDA Commissioner Warns Of ‘Grim Couple Of Months’ In U.S. With More Than 1,000 Coronavirus Deaths Per Day
He is the latest doctor to contradict the president’s more positive outlook.
Recognize the Trump that lies within each of us and try to heal him
“If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is w…
Birx, Contrasting Trump, Warns ‘Most Deadly Phase’ Of The Pandemic Is Ahead, Calls For Aggressive U.S. Action
In a memo, top coronavirus task force official Dr. Deborah Birx said the response is “not about lockdowns” and hasn’t been since March.
I will not stand here and mourn a world that could have been
When it has already happened, it feels inevitable. A girl appearing late one night, quiet from trauma, the crossed arms and loud voices of police breaking the relative calm of the early morning ER. After the shift, ordering breakfast at the deli counte…
Italy Announces Curfews And Closures As Europe Faces New Lockdowns
Germany, France and the UK imposed new rules in hopes of curbing the sharp increase in cases.
Trump Hints At Firing Fauci After Election
Amid crowds chanting “fire Fauci” at a Florida rally Sunday, Trump hinted that he would fire the country’s top infectious disease official after the election.
