The series follows previous BMJ series to inform the UK’s covid-19 inquiry (www.bmj.com/covid-inquiry) and on accountability for Canada’s covid-19 response (www.bmj.com/canada-covid-series). Causes of pandemic chaos The US series documents the many complex, inter-related causes of the poor US pandemic response, underpinned by two key contexts. These include gaps in healthcare and public health systems, the absence of social safety nets and workplace protections, social inequality, and systemic racism. ADR and GY served as guest editors of The BMJ series. In a legal case in which seven Manitoba churches and three individuals argued that Manitoba’s public health measures violated their charter rights, he provided unpaid scientific guidance to the legal team that argued in support of public health measures.

Source: Washington Post January 30, 2024 00:39 UTC