President-elect Biden Unveils COVID-19 Advisory Board

President-elect Joe Biden announced a COVID-19 Advisory Board led by experts to address the pandemic. The board focuses on science and transparency to ensure vaccine safety. Biden and Harris prioritize rapid testing, contact tracing, and equitable vaccine distribution. Public trust is emphasized, with health measures like masks and social distancing. Transition plans include adding new advisory board members, with a focus on containment strategies.

Who are the co-chairs of Biden's COVID-19 Advisory Board?

• Dr. David Kessler, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Dr. Marcella Nunez Smith

• Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Deborah Birx, Dr. Robert Redfield

• Dr. Francis Collins, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Dr. Ashish Jha

• Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Dr. Jerome Adams

What is one of the main focuses of the Biden campaign in dealing with COVID-19?

• Promoting herd immunity

• Making rapid testing widely available

• Eliminating all travel restrictions

• Developing a new vaccine

What is a key strategy mentioned for controlling the spread of COVID-19?

• Building a core of contact tracers

• Closing all schools indefinitely

• Stopping all international flights

• Relying solely on herd immunity

What does Dr. Howard Forman emphasize as crucial for managing the pandemic?

• Developing new vaccines

• Rebuilding public trust and reinforcing health measures

• Reducing healthcare funding

• Increasing international travel

What role does Biden plan for Dr. Anthony Fauci in his administration?

• To lead the Department of Education

• To oversee the military

• To be a key advisor on infectious diseases

• To manage the economy