
#214 — A Conversation with Siddhartha Mukherjee
Making Sense with Sam Harris
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Pandemic Chaos in New York: A Public Health Crisis
This chapter explores the tumultuous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, focusing on the influx of travelers and the inadequacies of public health responses, including testing and quarantine. It highlights the confusion surrounding mask usage and the devastating consequences of policy decisions on vulnerable populations, such as the discharge of patients to nursing homes. The discussion contrasts state responses to the pandemic and emphasizes the critical need for strict public health measures to mitigate the crisis.
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