Glen Weyl on Fighting COVID-19 and the Role of the Academic Expert
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Navigating COVID-19 Testing and Isolation Strategies
This chapter explores the complexities of COVID-19 testing and the need for effective isolation strategies in America, emphasizing the role of public trust and support. It highlights the comparison between successful home-based isolation methods used by other countries and the challenges faced in the U.S., including fears of job loss and family separation. The discussion also critiques the accuracy of testing methods, examining false positives and negatives, while analyzing data reliability and the implications for future public health strategies.
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