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One-on-One with Francis Collins

The Bulletin

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Mask Guidance and Trust in Public Health

This chapter explores the challenges of public health messaging during a crisis, focusing on the confusion around mask-wearing and its impact on public trust. It examines how evolving scientific understanding and communication strategies shaped the public's perception of safety measures and the ongoing debates surrounding the origins of the virus. The chapter also discusses the complexities of scientific reasoning, the narratives of gain-of-function research, and the necessity of transparency in health guidelines.

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