The podcast discusses the death of the TRIPS waiver and analyzes an interview with White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Ashish Jha. They explore challenges in understanding CDC maps for COVID-19 risk communication and address confusion in data presentation affecting the US COVID response.
Clear communication is crucial in public health to avoid confusion among the population.
Metrics presented as a percentage of the overall population provide a more accurate understanding of the COVID-19 situation.
Deep dives
Challenges with CDC Maps Communication
The podcast discusses the challenges faced by the CDC regarding communication through their maps. It highlights how the map system combines cases, hospitalizations, and capacity, which can be misleading. While most areas may appear green on the map, a significant portion of the population lives in yellow and orange zones where masks are recommended. This discrepancy has led to confusion among the public, emphasizing the need for clearer communication strategies.
Revised Communication Strategy for CDC Metrics
The episode mentions a shift in the CDC's communication strategy regarding metrics. Criticism led to a revised approach where metrics are now presented as a percentage of the overall population, not just based on county levels. This adjustment aims to provide a more accurate understanding of the COVID-19 situation and prevent misinterpretations caused by the previous complex and unclear system, highlighting the importance of effective communication during a public health crisis.
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Challenges with Understanding CDC Maps and Communicating COVID-19 Risk
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We discuss the death of the TRIPS waiver last week at the World Trade Organization, then take a close look at a recent interview given by White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Ashish Jha to get a sense of some of the troubling stances that may be brewing inside the Biden administration.
Pre-orders are now live for Bea and Artie's book, Health Communism, out October 18th from Verso Books. Pre-order Health Communism here: bit.ly/3Af2YaJ
Runtime 1:15:51, 20 June 2022
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