There Are Safe Ways to Reopen Schools, Says Duke's Wosinska

The video discusses the complexities of reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of safety measures. It highlights the uncertainty around virus transmission, particularly asymptomatic spread, and the effectiveness of masks and social distancing. The discussion also touches on potential long-term changes in health policy, including the possibility of COVID-19 becoming endemic and the need for annual vaccinations. The impact on the employer-based insurance system and the shift towards more resilient healthcare models are also considered.

How might the concept of 'normal' change in the context of public health after the pandemic?

What are the implications of the employer-based insurance system highlighted during the pandemic?

What changes in health policy might occur as a result of the pandemic?