IPBES report details path to exit current ‘pandemic era’

John C. Cannon Rather than solely reacting to future outbreaks with containment, new treatments, and the development of vaccines, the authors of the report write that a proactive approach is necessary. A new report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) calls for a “transformative change” in addressing the causes of… Continue reading IPBES report details path to exit current ‘pandemic era’

‘It’s Not Over Until It’s Over’: 5 Things To Know About Hitting The COVID-19 Peak

Phil Galewitz Health experts say not to expect a single peak day — when new cases reach their highest level — to determine when the tide has turned. As with any disease, the numbers need to decline for at least a week to discern any real trend. As New York, California and other states begin… Continue reading ‘It’s Not Over Until It’s Over’: 5 Things To Know About Hitting The COVID-19 Peak