The Path Forward Light at the End of the Pandemic Tunnel
There are signs of light at the end of this tunnel. There is a path forward beyond these dark days of quarantine. Even as the invisible threat of a viral pandemic continues to spread across the globe, we must prepare for tomorrow. As we navigate through the most difficult days battling the novel coronavirus, the race is on to find the tools to win the war on COVID-19. The health care workers on the front line of the battle are caring for those most critically ill. Scientists are working to develop accessible point-of-care tests, treatments, and ultimately a vaccine. And we the world are at home waiting. Quarantined to flatten the curve. Waiting for the other side. For a time when we can reemerge into what surely will be a new world. As we pinnacle at the peak of the viral pandemic, it is critical that we maintain these extreme stay at home measures and quarantine to hold the line. However, we must simultaneously start planning for the other side. Resilience, innovation and strategic planning are key to pivoting to the new reality we will surely find.