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Some risks arising from the epidemic

Some risks arising from the epidemic



 After over two years, it should come as no surprise that many people are tired of this dreadful epidemic, or are considerably more bored, ill, and tired of it, and its impact on our life! However, this should not and cannot explain some people's complete contempt for the greater good and for following simple, common sense public health precautions! How did this turn into yet another political issue, with so many people putting their own personal/political agendas first? How many more people must become sick, hospitalized, endanger others, and/or die?

Many seniors, as well as the immune-compromised, have succumbed to the disease, and we still don't know all of the long-term consequences and effects! Why does this country, despite its efforts and expenditures, have one of the lowest vaccination rates among first-tier, affluent countries in the world? Everyone is weary of it and wants things to return to normal, but the efforts of a small group of people are harming our total efforts and our ability to maximize our efforts! With that in mind, this essay will seek to explore and evaluate this quickly, as well as why we need to improve.

1) Conspiracy theories:
For various reasons, some people choose to trust and accept baseless beliefs over facts. It started with denials, progressed to accusations, and eventually resulted in damaging resistance. Is there anyone who hasn't seen or suffered the death of a loved one? While everyone has the right to their own viewpoint, they do not have the right to their own set of facts. It's one thing if your acts just hurt you; it's quite another when they endanger others!

2) Politics:
Why has this, like so many other seemingly innocuous matters, become politicized? There is a significant difference between a realistic solution and a well-thought-out strategy and blame and moaning, denials, and stubbornness!

3)Mike Bloomberg likes to remark,

"Data and science matter." "We put our faith in God. Bring data, everyone else." History has shown that creating significant, fact-based activities requires a science-based plan that is backed and supported by public health, medical, and scientific workers and experts.

4) Opposition to mandates:
Despite the fact that public health mandates have been implemented in the past, it appears that we are witnessing the most divided society in recent memory! Just because one disagrees does not imply that he is more knowledgeable than the experts!

Either we go forward in a more coordinated manner, or the tragedies will continue. Wake up, America, before you lose this war like so many others! It is up to each of us to decide! For the last four decades, Richard has owned businesses, served as a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally directed events, advised hundreds of executives, and led personal development seminars.

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