Joshua Gans' Newsletter β’ 0 implied HN points β’ 13 Aug 21
- The previous plan of waiting for a vaccine and declaring victory is no longer feasible with the emergence of the Delta variant.
- In dealing with the Delta variant, it is important to flatten the curve to prevent overwhelming hospitals and buy time to vaccinate more people.
- Policies to address the Delta variant should include restrictions on non-essential gatherings, rapid testing in schools, encouraging mask-wearing, and providing support for those who cannot be vaccinated.