This is such a great story. And a good reminder about how much we had wrong a year ago. nytimes.com/interactive/20…
About a year ago, most thought masks should only be worn by first responders and people showing symptoms, and not by the public at large. The WHO erroneously told us that #COVID19 was not airborne and was transmitted through droplets on surfaces. We've learned so much since then.
And now, about a year later, we have incredibly effective vaccines! I know that the days over the past year have felt incredibly long. But it's a lot like when they tell you when you're a new parent: The days are long, but the years are short.
And yes, the days have been loooong. But in one short year, we have social distanced, we have masked, and now more and more are getting #FaucisOuchies every day. Nearly 400m shots have been given worldwide so far. It's amazing.
Lately I have been feeling very pessimistic about humanity. But when I think about what we've learned about this virus (thank you, scientists), and that we have vaccines reaching more and more people (thank you, scientists), I am astounded by what humanity can also do for good.
Anyway, all this is to say... don't let your guard down now. Keep taking precautions. Get your shots as soon as you can. Let's keep going!
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