Thread by @VincentRK

Why I call it an epic failure of leadership in the US.

-Some countries had great leadership & are winning.

-Other countries failed despite trying their best.

We failed but didnt even try. Instead leaders mocked masks, disobeyed rules, insulted scientists, & tarnished CDC

We can live with an all out strategy that failed. Where we tried our best to test, trace. Where we clearly told people about important of masks once it became obvious that masks were important. Where we provided PPE & resources to hospitals.

But we don’t have a plan in November

But we have a unrelenting series of mixed messages.
A never ending stream of leaders minimizing the pandemic. Multiple events where safety rules are broken by people who should be implementing and promoting them.

That’s the difference between not trying and trying.

So we go into winter with many hospitals back to crisis mode. Many doctors and nurses demoralized.

We need to get back on track. This is a dangerous virus which beats even the best efforts. Half hearted or causal approaches will simply not do. #LeadershipMatters

So I hope we truly turn the corner soon. With a strategy on how to minimize cases, hospitalizations, ICU admissions, deaths, & long term complications.

With a plan to equitably distribute potential vaccines.

A way to provide new drugs to the public. Not just rich and powerful

USA Nov 3rd 2020 👇

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