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Uncontrolled Spread
Scott Gottlieb
Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic
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Uncontrolled Spread (2021) takes an unsparing look at the many problems the United States faced when confronted with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Through a combination of factors, the US was unprepared for what occurred. But it’s possible to learn from this tragedy and make sure that it doesn’t happen again.
About the author
Scott Gottlieb is the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration in the US. He is also a contributor to CNBC and sits on the board of directors at the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and is considered one of the “50 People Transforming Healthcare” by Time magazine.
Who might enjoy this content?
- People keen to learn more about the US’s response to the COVID pandemic
- Anyone interested in how we can be more prepared against future threats
