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Feb 2022
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How business is facing the challenges of...

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The relentless pandemic is forcing business to confront the challenges presented by Omicron. Shubham Singhal, senior partner and the global leader of McKinsey's Healthcare, Public Sector and Social Sector practice joins today. He shares his insight on successful business coping strategies, telltale signs of an endemic, and the possibilities of the mRNA vaccine. After, hear why there's reason for hope - and hard work - when it comes to climate change from climate scientist, Katharine Heyhoe, featured in our Author Talks series.

Article: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare-systems-and-services/our-insights/when-will-the-covid-19-pandemic-end
Author Talks series: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/author-talks

 

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