Four truths about covid that have become clouded over time
The Washington Post • • health
Key Points:
- Much of COVID-19's impact occurred privately within crowded hospitals, where patients often died on ventilators without family presence, especially in the pandemic's early months.
- Millions of Americans experienced frustration from prolonged isolation, mask mandates, and remote learning due to the invisible nature of the virus.
- Public awareness of the crisis was sporadic, highlighted by occasional scenes like ambulances in deserted New York City streets and images of overwhelmed morgues.
