The novel coronavirus was destined to spread worldwide as soon as it jumped the species barrier and met Homo sapiens.
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The Inevitable Pandemic
Tag Archives: Infectious Disease
The Pandemic’s End Begins
Pfizer’s vaccine announcement marks the beginning of the pandemic’s end, but huge logistical challenges lie ahead.
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The Pandemic’s Last Casualty
The most pointless fatality in any war is usually the last one. The same is likely to be true in the fight against COVID-19.
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A Letter From Quarantine
New York earns five stars for its quarantine with a personal touch. Florida did not do as well.
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Bill Gates’ Pandemic Prediction
Revisiting a prescient article by Bill Gates reminds us what we knew, and what we didn’t, on the eve of the U.S. epidemic.
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Canada’s COVID-19 Experience
Canada may deserve better grades than the U.S. for its pandemic response, but the two countries don’t belong on the same curve.
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Hey, Georgia: Alabama Mandates Masks
Georgia’s governor resists a mask mandate that neighboring Alabama has embraced, while Atlantans struggle just to get tested.
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Just When You Thought It Was Safe
It may be safe to go back in the water, but good luck getting there as COVID-19 returns for a summer sequel.
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Attack Of The Undead
This year could hardly be made worse by an attack of the undead, because it already has one.
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Can Bosses Demand Vaccination?
Many employers want to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, but most will likely limit themselves to cheerleading.
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