"Covid-19 Action Plan" by Shaun Hendy
In the coming weeks, Professor Shaun Hendy MNZM FRSNZ will be sharing insights from his book The Covid Response in two events hosted by Bridget Williams Books. The Auckland event is scheduled for the 25th of August, while the Christchurch event will take place on the 4th of September.
During the Auckland event, Professor Hendy will be in conversation with Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles MNZM and Toby Manhire. The Christchurch event will feature a discussion with journalist Rebecca Macfie, offering a media perspective on the topics discussed. Both events promise to delve into the science behind New Zealand's rapid and high-stakes public health decisions during the pandemic, the consequences of those decisions, and lessons for the future[1][2][4].
These events provide a unique opportunity for attendees to engage with the scientific and societal impacts of COVID-19 management in New Zealand, alongside commentary from leading experts in science communication and journalism.
While not part of the events themselves, a series of activities related to The Covid Response are available for learning purposes. These activities introduce big science ideas related to our immune system in the context of COVID-19, such as "Making snot," "Spreading diseases," and "The wars within." These activities aim to educate audiences on various aspects of the immune system and the spread of infection[1].
The Covid Response offers an insider's account of New Zealand's science-driven strategy for confronting the global pandemic. The book unpacks the science informing rapid, high-stakes decisions during the pandemic and asks what lessons the decisions offer for the future[3]. It takes readers behind the scenes in real time as Professor Hendy's team at Te Pūnaha Matatini springs into action[2].
For more information about these events and to secure your tickets, visit the Bridget Williams Books website at www.bwb.co.nz/events[3][4].
[1] News article about the activities related to The Covid Response [2] Book review of The Covid Response [3] Bridget Williams Books events page [4] News article announcing the events
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