Dr. Sara Cody, the Santa Clara County Health Officer, reflected on the contrasting values surrounding health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. While her decisions were guided by a strong commitment to valuing life, she acknowledged that others prioritize liberty. This divergence became evident during the extended implementation of shelter-in-place orders, initially intended to last only a few weeks. The prolonged lockdowns sparked notable controversy as they significantly affected both people's livelihoods and educational processes, raising questions about the balance between public health and individual freedoms.
I value life, so that was really animating a lot of the decisions that I made. But a couple years out, and certainly with what's happening now, that's not the value that everyone holds. Some people value liberty over life.
The lockdowns, initially to last weeks, were extended and proved controversial as their impact on livelihoods and school instruction were felt.
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