Episode 1258 • • 33:24 - 38:02
1258: Dummy Placebo
COVID-19 Messaging, Targeting Young People and Social Responsibility
Public health officials are shifting their messaging to target young people, warning them that they are not invulnerable to COVID-19. The narrative emphasizes that even asymptomatic young people can propagate the virus to vulnerable relatives, such as grandparents undergoing chemotherapy. This strategy uses social responsibility and shame to encourage mask-wearing and compliance with social distancing guidelines.