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Data is not enough: from Covid to measles, America must relearn risk communication | Lynne Peeples
The confusion over hantavirus and Ebola is a reminder that we must do better at explaining how to respond to an outbreak Two unfolding outbreaks continue to command global attention. As a hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship appears to be petering out, Ebola cases continue to mount in Africa. Alongside them have emerged familiar artifacts of the Covid era, including dashboards , trackers, maps, risk estimates, and a polarized mix of alarming and dismissive takes. Once again, we’re able to …
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