Larry Brilliant: How to end the COVID-19 pandemic

Dr. Larry Brilliant Explains How to End the COVID-19 Pandemic | GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Epidemiologist Dr. Larry Brilliant, whose work helped eliminate Smallpox forever, explains the steps necessary to eradicate the COVID-19 virus from the world. Brilliant methodically details a three-tiered approach to combating this health threat: Vaccination and herd immunity, proper protection to prevent spread including masks and gloves, and the technology tools that can track illness and infection.

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