H5N1 Pandemic Test Case — Biden Administration Not Ready
the U.S. It seems unlikely, but better to be prepared. Here’s what needs to change: 1.) Don’t Censure the Scientists Like H5N1, COVID-19 was full of unknowns. The federal government’s biggest mistake was to aim for an illusion of consensus rather than welcoming debate. The feds ... administration cannot be trusted to tell us the truth during the next health scare. 2.) Create a Domestic Supply Chain for Hospital Supplies When COVID-19 struck, the U.S. was caught short of masks, respirators and other hospital gear. One-third of America’s imported COVID-19 medical supplies came ... called for “assessments” of the nation’s domestic production capacity. Sorry, too late for more reports. Time to act. 3.) Curb Dictatorial Governors During COVID-19, state legislatures ceded their authority like sheep to governors, allowing them to shutter schools, churches, businesses and recreational facilities. Fortunately, some states, including New