Yasmeen Abutaleb

Yasmeen Abutaleb, a health policy reporter at The Washington Post, discusses the government's initiative to provide free rapid coronavirus tests and the challenges of distribution and accuracy. Eva Dou, a foreign correspondent, sheds light on China's strict zero-COVID policy and its impact on the upcoming Winter Olympics, revealing the stark differences in pandemic management between China and the U.S. Both guests highlight how these testing and policy choices affect everyday life and the global landscape.

Yasmeen Abutaleb, a health and policy reporter for The Washington Post, sheds light on the complex landscape of school reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the inconsistent application of CDC guidelines across various districts and the frustrations of parents and educators. With the Delta variant causing concern, Abutaleb highlights the urgent need for clear, uniform policies on mask-wearing and communication about positive cases. The conversation navigates the balance between in-person learning and health risks as schools adapt to these challenges.