This worldwide pandemic has taken far too many lives, caused immeasurable suffering, & economic hardship. But it has hopefully taught us some very important lessons that I hope stay with all of us moving forward. It has shined a HUGE light on …. (more)
what good and bad leadership look like.
disproportionate impacts on under-served communities.
why it is so important to be prepared for the next wave or the next pandemic.
(This is one place where we should listen to the WHO - the other one - We Won't Get Fooled Again).
the tremendous importance, bravery, and selflessness of front-line health care workers.
the importance of service workers who provide the public with basic needs while putting themselves at great risk.
the critical importance of science AND science communication, including focused and unwavering facts.
(mixed messaging from WHO, CDC and others will go down as one of the major blunders of this pandemic).
the importance of maintaining focus and not letting your guard down.
(come on Americans - do it for the team)
the importance of indoor environments on human health.
(Those of us in the field have known this for decades. My hope is the public has a new appreciation for importance of indoor air quality. Those in field need to keep educating - including on bizarre myths).
the value of spending time outdoors.
(especially during this time - not in large groups - but generally in locations with good outdoor air quality).
There is so much more that can be said. I hope that you will add to this initial list ...
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