The Tim Ferriss Show

The Tim Ferriss Show

Why the U.S. Wasn’t Ready for the Coronavirus

Mar 11, 2020 · 00:23:50

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✨ AI Summary

The U.S. struggled with developing a coronavirus testing strategy.
Sheri Fink and Dr. Helen Y. Chu explain what went wrong.
Early testing efforts failed to gain state and federal support.

Guests on This Episode

HC

Helen Y. Chu

1 podcast appearance

SF

Sheri Fink

5 podcast appearances

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