TED Talks Daily How the pandemic will shape the near future | Bill Gates
Jul 7, 2020
Bill Gates, technologist and philanthropist, shares insights on the pandemic's future and the ongoing challenges in controlling virus transmission. He discusses promising vaccine candidates and the ethical dilemmas of vaccine access for poorer countries. Gates emphasizes the importance of public health measures and the need for collaboration among philanthropists to address pressing global issues. He also confronts conspiracy theories that hinder public trust and vaccine acceptance, calling for greater awareness and action.
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Potential Fall Resurgence
- COVID-19 deaths could rival April's peak in the fall.
- Increased mobility and lack of mask-wearing contribute to this potential surge.
Projected Death Toll
- US COVID-19 deaths could exceed 250,000 this year.
- Global deaths could reach millions if the current trajectory continues.
Success in Australia and New Zealand
- Australia and New Zealand have kept COVID-19 cases low with testing and quarantine measures.
- This demonstrates that small actions go a long way to tackle the virus.