Covid by Numbers with David Spiegelhalter
Intelligence Squared
COVID-19: The UK's Struggles and Insights
This chapter examines the UK's challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, evaluating excess death rates and geographical impacts. It discusses mortality displacement and the ethical implications of public health responses, contrasting various nations' vaccination strategies. The conversation also covers indirect consequences of lockdown measures, including mental health issues and changes in healthcare access, revealing both negative and unexpected positive outcomes.
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