As U.S. Grapples With The Coronavirus, Some Ask: Is The Government Going Too Far? Professor Studies Issue
Ali Mehran, an assistant professor of Earth and geospatial science at the University of North Georgia in Gainesville, spoke to “All Things Considered” host Jim Burress about his research and survey.
Ali Mehran
As the nation grapples with exponential jumps in coronavirus cases, some are asking if governments are going too far in their restrictions.
Should slowing the spread be left up to individuals to practice things like social distancing?
While that debate continues, academia is looking at which approach is most effective — and why?
Ali Mehran, an assistant professor of Earth and geospatial science at the University of North Georgia in Gainesville, spoke to WABE’s “All Things Considered” host Jim Burress about his research.
Mehran has developed a short online survey that he believes will get to the heart of the question.
It asks basic demographic questions. And a few personal ones like: Are you scared? Will your employer allow you to work remotely? Are you prepared?
Mehran’s study can be found here.
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