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...

By Lynne Peeples