Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent discuss the complex and controversial strategies surrounding COVID-19, particularly focusing on the approach to infect unvaccinated individuals for herd immunity. They critique the Great Barrington Declaration's focus on protecting the elderly and other high-risk groups through measures like testing, reduced staff rotation, and non-admittance of COVID-19 affected individuals into nursing homes. They highlight the challenges and impracticalities of these measures, citing real-world examples and expert opinions. The conversation sheds light on the broader ethical and logistical issues in managing the pandemic and protecting vulnerable populations.
List of Resources:
Great Barrington Declaration: Original document proposing focused protection as a way to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
Voices for Vaccines: Articles by Noah Lewis Ferdinand critiquing the Great Barrington Declaration.
CDC Reports: Data and analyses on COVID-19 transmission dynamics and vaccination effectiveness.
The New York Times: Articles on the ongoing challenges faced by nursing homes during the pandemic.
Health and Human Services Reports: Insights into infection control lapses and staffing shortages in nursing homes.
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- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedMarch 10, 2024 at 6:00 AM UTC
- Length1 hr
- Season1
- Episode15
- RatingClean