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Judging in the Pandemic – A Malawian Perspective

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Kathumba case: separation of powers, social security, and lockdowns The Khatumba case involved an order made by the Minister of Health for a temporary, national 3-week lockdown from April 18, 2020 to May 2020 due an increase in COVID-19 cases.

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A Different Future Was Possible: Reflections on the US Pandemic Response

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The promise of herd immunity, where we would protect each other by protecting ourselves through vaccination, was on the distant horizon. In March 2020 , Congress expanded unemployment benefits at unprecedented levels, subsidized businesses, guaranteed paid sick leave for many workers, and broadened Medicaid eligibility.

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