1/ Controlling the epidemic such that we don’t have surges & keep infection levels low doesn’t hinge on any one solution but the combination of many, done right
We have pushed for #BetterMasks with the expectation that only some people will wear them. But that this still matters
We have pushed for #BetterMasks with the expectation that only some people will wear them. But that this still matters
2/ No intervention will have 100% uptake
And every intervention has benefits and costs to the individual (diff for everyone)
Rapid tests, HiFi masks, vaccinations, air filtering products, avoiding social gatherings etc etc
Goal is to avoid surges, not elimination of virus
And every intervention has benefits and costs to the individual (diff for everyone)
Rapid tests, HiFi masks, vaccinations, air filtering products, avoiding social gatherings etc etc
Goal is to avoid surges, not elimination of virus
3/ When we have infection surges, the benefits of each intervention grow even more, relative to their costs
The combination of these tools applied at the right time by enough people can stun epidemic growth
But they require coordinated leadership & public buy in
The combination of these tools applied at the right time by enough people can stun epidemic growth
But they require coordinated leadership & public buy in
4/ They also require adequate supply & ease of use to minimize disruptions/costs & maximize user uptake
As I’ve said many times, US epidemic response failure is largely a matter of weak uncoordinated implementation in a very culturally complex country
As I’ve said many times, US epidemic response failure is largely a matter of weak uncoordinated implementation in a very culturally complex country
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