| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 17, 2020 | 10:30AM - 11:30AM | External Event, Virtual Event |
Trust between the people and their governments, law enforcement agencies or branches of authority isn’t always ironclad. But usually, skepticism bears little impact on our ability to live well. How do politics and perception shape a global pandemic? Can a lack of trust have an impact on public health?
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, so does the information shared by authorities. Leaders at all levels have shifted from downplaying the severity of the virus to imposing lockdowns, and in some cases, have fallen ill themselves. Public health guidance on wearing masks and gathering in public continues to change. In some countries, there is a stark lack of government consensus, which is directly impacting health outcomes. As conspiracy theorists and disinformation runs rampant while experts conflict on how to proceed, who can we trust? And what are the consequences if we lose faith in the institutions meant to keep us safe?
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