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The End of the Pandemic Emergency in the U.S.

Feb 3, 2023

Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter for The New York Times, delves into the implications of the Biden administration's decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. This transition signals a new phase in pandemic response, complicating access to tests and treatments, particularly for those uninsured. The conversation also touches on the political ramifications of ceasing Title 42 and addresses the evolving perspectives on living with COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of personal risk assessments as society adapts to a new normal.

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Intro

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Navigating Post-Emergency Public Health

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Evolving Perspectives on COVID-19

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The Biden administration said this week that it would end the public health emergency for Covid, a sign that federal officials believe that the pandemic has moved into a new, less dire phase.

The move carries both symbolic weight and real-world consequences for millions of Americans.

Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter for The New York Times.

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The end of the public health emergency, planned for May, will bring about a complex set of policy changes and signals a new stage in the government’s pandemic response.
Among the effects of the change, access to tests and treatment will be more complicated.

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