Ready or Not 2021: Protecting the Public’s Health Against Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism

Mar 10, 2021 | Beth Hess

The Ready or Not report from the Trust for America’s Health provides an annual assessment of states’ level of readiness to respond to public health emergencies and recommends policy actions to ensure that everyone’s health is protected during such events. The 2021 edition tiers states into three performance categories – high, middle and low - and includes action steps states should take to improve their readiness while battling COVID-19 and for the next health emergency.

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