Policy-makers lack an understanding of how to assess research and the quality of that research. We need to do better during the COVID-19 pandemic and during future health crises, writes McMaster expert John Lavis.
No single action is sufficient to prevent virus spread; we must maintain strong public health measures in tandem with vaccination programs in every country.
To ensure decision-makers have access to the best COVID-19 science in a timely manner, the federal government is investing $1 million to support the COVID-19 Evidence Network to support Decision-makers (COVID-END) hosted at McMaster University.