The next wave might be picking up force, but in public awareness, Covid keeps fading. I’m reminded of the saying that pandemics end when people stop caring. This piece from The Atlantic serves as a good reminder of where we stand and what lies ahead. (The title is a nod to a piece from early 2020 that changed how I saw Covid)

From Weekly Filet #397, in June 2022.

You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again

You Are Going to Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again

theatlantic.com

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