Speaking of COVID-19 ...

This story of the U.S. government’s abuse of science ends with lessons learned.  They are: (1) science must exist for the benefit of all people and not be left to the mercies of the rich and powerful, (2) a government restricting and disrespecting  scientists, like Dr. Bright, is dangerous to the people, and (3) a capability to plan is of the essence to a state that would assure the safety and flourishing of all its people. These basic standards, it seems here, will be identifying features for those societies that do emerge relatively intact from the pandemic. The odds favor the socialist ones.

More here - https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/04/30/covid-19-think-science-and-the-people/