Warning Signs About the First Post-pandemic Winter

The Atlantic – It may not be as bad as last year’s … but it certainly won’t be good. This fall, unlike the one before it, and the one before that, America looks almost like its old self. Schools and universities are in session; malls, airports, and gyms are bustling with the pre-holiday rush; handwashing is passé, handshakes are back, and strangers are packed together on public transport, nary a mask to be seen. On its surface, the country seems ready to enjoy what some might say is our first post-pandemic winter. Continue reading