Howard Forman

Dr. Howard Foreman, a Yale University professor specializing in public health and epidemiology, discusses the misconceptions surrounding herd immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the dangers of relying on natural infection for low-risk groups, advocating for vaccination as a safer strategy. Foreman highlights advances in rapid COVID-19 testing technologies and their crucial role in managing the spread of the virus. The conversation also critiques past testing oversights while fostering optimism for future public health efforts.