COVID-19 remains Endemic as Public Attention Shifts
For over five years, the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has cycled through familiar patterns, mirroring a sense of stagnation likened to the film Endless Day. Despite a decline in public discourse, the virus remains present, with current strategies appearing to prioritize minimizing visibility over active management.
The observation came into sharp focus recently during a routine trip to a local supermarket, where an elderly man instinctively used hand sanitizer before continuing his shopping – a gesture highlighting the continued, if often unseen, risk. This seemingly small act prompted a renewed assessment of the ongoing situation, especially considering what the author describes as a proliferation of questionable advice and inaccurate statements.
COVID-19 has not disappeared; it has become endemic. The shift in media coverage reflects a prioritization of singular crises, making simultaneous management of SARS-CoV-2 and other challenges tough. This approach, the author suggests, effectively aims to discourage discussion and awareness of the virus’s continued presence.
