We’ve Never Protected the Vulnerable
Let’s learn from the pandemic and protect those who need it most—and not just from COVID-19.
When the pandemic first hit, everyone appeared to be in danger. Because of this, we engaged in widespread behaviors that protected one another. We made huge changes to society and daily life because it appeared that almost everyone, and especially older adults, was at real risk from COVID-19. It’s hard to overstate how novel this was. I was honestly surprised that so many complied.
Now, as more and more people get vaccinated, much of the country is returning to normal. Some people point to decreased hospitalization and mortality rates among the immunized, or argue but manageable and that restrictions are unnecessary. Some further argue that most who aren’t vaccinated have , and so if risk remains, it’s on them.
