Uncontrolled Spread
Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic
by:
Scott Gottlieb
Summary:
The book examines the failures in the United States' response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting systemic issues in public health infrastructure and decision-making processes. It also provides insights and recommendations on how to better prepare for and manage future pandemics, drawing from lessons learned during the COVID-19 crisis.
Key points:
1. Unpreparedness: The U.S. was unprepared for COVID-19, lacking a coordinated response, testing, and supply chains, leading to widespread virus transmission.
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