The end of the beginning?
This week we compare actions to address the pandemic across countries, the damage inflicted by the coronavirus across states, and we provide a detailed summary of vaccine development. Continue Reading
Health & Science
Student Blog — Preparing for the Next Employment Revolution
Automation can be used in a way that complements the workforce, shifting responsibilities rather than creating competition for jobs. The congressional bill — the Workforce DATA Act — is a promising program that could help to gather data on which jobs are at risk of being replaced by automation while also finding ways to retrain workers for new jobs. Continue Reading
Politics vs. public health: The pervasiveness of political agendas in the midst of a pandemic
Political partisanship is strongly influencing the United States’ response to Covid-19, potentially leading to a suboptimal balance between reopening the economy and protecting public health. Continue Reading
Factors that may help or hinder a return to normalcy
As mobility increases throughout the country, we consider factors that may help or hinder our efforts to return to normalcy. Continue Reading
Updates on masks in the workplace, vaccine development and policy responses
We consider the risks posed to workers not wearing masks in large offices, the risks scientists are considering for speeding the vaccine development process, and multiple policy responses to the pandemic. Continue Reading
Lockdowns ease as testing, contact tracing fall short
Economic losses from lockdowns are causing many state leaders to continue relaxing restrictions, while experts from academia worry that the U.S. lacks sufficient testing and contact tracing to reopen safely. Continue Reading
Why are black Americans dying? Again.
Racial disparities in the U.S. have created vulnerabilities in certain populations and put their health at increased risk. Over time, this created a perfect storm for the pandemic to have unequal effects. Continue Reading