Opinion: With Covid-19 vaccines, ‘fair’ isn’t always fair enough
The success of Operation Warp Speed in delivering two effective Covid-19 vaccines in record time has stoked public optimism for an end to the pandemic. The difficult science has seemingly been done, and what remains is a simple supply chain problem: how to get shots into arms in the fairest and quickest way.
Although the logistical challenges are certainly solvable, there’s a significant gap between a fairness-based public policy and the most effective solution for the nation as a whole. The goal of prioritizing health care and other first-line workers is politically noble, and thus easy to defend. Practically, however, a holistic view of our goals — public health, restoration of public service, and economic reopening — suggest that a more opportunistic delivery strategy may ultimately save more lives.
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