Prof. John P.A. Ioannidis talk on "COVID-19 epidemiology: risks, measures, and ending the pandemic"

26 June 2021
Prof Ioannidis is possibly the world’s leading meta-scientists. Here he takes us through the evolving state of scientific knowledge, mistakes and false predictions (including his own), but also the positive lessons learned despite the tremendous difficulties and challenges of a fast-changing situation.
Ioannidis focusses on what we have learned about the epidemiology of Covid-19, with emphasis on its extreme risk stratification, the debates about the infection fatality rate and the extent of population spread of the infection, the need to protect vulnerable populations and settings, and the poor evidence base for many the measures taken. He also evaluates the current status and prospects of ending the pandemic and entering an endemic phase, given the widespread distribution of the virus and the advent of vaccines.
Definitely worth a careful watch, spread over several sessions in order to take it all in.