The Bulletin What COVID Left Behind, part 1
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Mar 25, 2025 Reflecting on the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, personal stories from first responders reveal emotional complexities. The discussion delves into the initial responses from health officials and educators, highlighting the challenges of virtual learning. Resilience emerges as a theme, particularly in how students adapted to adversity. The evolving nature of science during crises is examined, emphasizing the importance of community and compassion in navigating the lasting impact of the pandemic.
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NYC Hospital Overflow
- Michael Moody, a first responder in NYC, describes the overwhelming influx of patients during the first COVID wave.
- Morgues overflowed, and the National Guard loaded bodies into refrigerator trucks.
Fractured America
- Krista Tippett highlights the pre-existing fractured state of American society before COVID-19.
- She emphasizes the division across political lines, geography, and identity, rooted in fear and pain.
Early COVID Misunderstandings
- Francis Collins discusses the early understanding of COVID-19 as similar to SARS and MERS.
- Initial guidance on masks was incorrect, assuming infectivity only when severely ill.
