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Pandemics Have Social Endings
- Pandemics have both biological and social dimensions that determine when they 'end'.
- Social acceptance of risk often signals an end more than the disappearance of the virus.
Black Death And A Quiz Moment
- The Black Death in the Middle Ages killed over half of Europe's population and lasted four years.
- The hosts quiz listeners on which disease was eradicated in 1977 to illustrate eradication by vaccines.
Avoid Premature Declaration
- Avoid declaring victory over a pandemic too soon because risks remain and variants can appear.
- Balance reopening with caution rather than burying your head in the sand.