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Evaluating Las Vegas COVID-19 Decision-Making

Why does the Mayor believe it will be ‘okay’ to reopen the economy?

The Mayor believes that Las Vegas has the highest temperature that can minimize the

effect of the coronavirus (Twitter n.p.). Also, she believed that the heat waves of the desert will

also add substantial resistance to the virus.

Is the evidence she draws on appropriate?

The evidence that the Mayor draws was somehow appropriate because it has been

assessed in laboratory studies that temperature can influence the virus. For instance, the survival

of COVID19 decreases at a higher temperature (The National Academies 2). Hence, the

evidence of the mayor was appropriate according to laboratory data.

Does the report by the National Academies provide support for her rationale?

a. What, if any, support does the report provide for the Mayor’s statements?

It has been discussed in the report that the temperature can affect the survival of the virus.

As the temperature increases, the survival time of the virus decreases. For instance, it has been

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observed that at 56C, the virus lasted for only 30 minutes while at 70C, it lasted for only 5

minutes (The National Academies 2).

b. Does the report cover any limitations that might go against the Mayor’s statements?

Yes, there are certain limitations covered in the report that might go against the Mayor’s

statement. For instance, elevated temperature cannot be useful unless the immunity level of a

person enhances. It means that a person with a weak immune system can easily be infected by

the virus, in extreme conditions (The National Academies 4). Moreover, there is limited evidence

available on the correlation between temperature and virus. Also, these viruses react differently

to a different geographical location.

Does the White House briefing with the Coronavirus Task Force provide support for her

rationale?

a. What, if any, support does the briefing provide for the Mayor’s statements?

In the press briefing, it was mentioned by the President United States that according to a

report released by the DHS scientists, the virus has more potential to survive in the cold while

less potential in warm or humid places (James S. Brady Press Briefing Room n.p.). Hence, this

statement supports the Mayor’s stance to reopen the economy of Las Vegas.

b. Does the briefing cover any limitations that might go against the Mayor’s

statements?

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Last Name 1 Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Number Date Evaluating Las Vegas COVID-19 Decision-Making Why does the Mayor believe it will be ‘okay’ to reopen the economy? The Mayor believes that Las Vegas has the highest temperature that can minimize the effect of the coronavirus (Twitter n.p.). Also, she believed that the heat waves of the desert will also add substantial resistance to the virus. Is the evidence she draws on appropriate? The evidence that the Mayor draws was somehow appropriate because it has been assessed in laboratory studies that temperature can influence the virus. For instance, the survival of COVID19 decreases at a higher temperature (The National Academies 2). Hence, the evidence of the mayor was appropriate according to laboratory data. Does the report by the National Academies provide support for her rationale? a. What, if any, support does the report provide for the Mayor’s statements? It has been discussed in the report that the temperature can affect the survival of the virus. As the temperature increases, the survival time of the virus decreases. For instance, it has been Last Name 2 observed that at 56C, the virus lasted for ...
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