How do we deal with pandemic fatigue?

Moderator: Natalie Yahr
Panelist: Dominique Brossard
Panelist: Ajay Sethi

This virtual session was filmed live on Sept. 13

COVID-19 case counts continue to remain troublingly high at the same time that public tolerance for continued restrictions has plummeted. Two UW-Madison experts in epidemiology and health communication talk about finding the balance between public safety and political reality, and how best to communicate that information to the public.

Session sponsored by M3 Insurance

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