Topic: Shielding Approach

The CDC's "shielding approach" document outlines the creation of "green zones" to isolate high-risk individuals, a concept currently being mirrored by strict lockdowns in Australia. Canberra has entered a seven-day lockdown following a single positive case. The hosts discuss the compliance of the Australian public, noting the country's history as a penal colony and the impact of past gun control measures.

The CDC has published "interim operational considerations" for a "shielding approach" that involves dividing populations into sectors and green zones. Additionally, the SPARS Pandemic 2025-2028 document from Johns Hopkins is highlighted as a futuristic scenario designed to test medical countermeasure communication strategies.