
Economist Podcasts
Beginning of the endemic? Omicron’s spread
Dec 27, 2021
Slavia Czankova, Healthcare correspondent for The Economist, and Tim Cross, Technology editor, dive into the implications of the Omicron variant's rapid spread, suggesting a potential shift towards viewing COVID-19 as endemic. They discuss the need for evolved public health strategies amid improving immunity. The conversation also highlights the concerning rise in video game addiction, driven by modern business models, and the WHO's classification of gaming disorder. Their insights blend health, technology, and a nod to cultural resilience.
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