Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Steven Gordon, chairman of Cleveland Clinic’s Infectious Disease Department, discusses how the COVID-19 pathogen has taught us numerous lessons connected to preparedness for dealing with future emerging pathogens. Dr. Gordon covers the need to develop supply chain resiliency and redundancy, and to move from a “just in time” supply mentality to one of “just in case.” He also talks about using big data, mask wearing and PPE, as well as the intersection of clinical trials and treatment and the pressure to act quickly versus acting based on scientific evidence.