Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s provincial health officer, has kept the coronavirus in check in B.C. and is receiving praise for her actions. She had declared a public health emergency early on. Following that, she has given orders to shut schools and bars, and to put social distancing measures in place. As a result, the province has flattened the curve much earlier than other regions.
Dr. Henry has been preparing for emergencies like these her whole life. Previously, she worked in response to Ebola and SARS. Now, she will be leading us out of lockdown. For the full story, read New York Times’ The Top Doctor Who Aced the Coronavirus Test.
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