Based on the facts, my opinion on what we should do now:
Not "lockdowns" or vaccine mandates. Instead:
-Masks required in healthcare and transit. -Ventilation, air purification, FarUVC in public buildings. -Acknowledgement of /physician education on post-acute Covid cardiovascular, brain, organ and immune system damage. -Standard post-acute Covid screening tests to troubleshoot potential damage. -Surveillance and tracking, not obfuscation and minimizing, by public health. -Normalization of mask wearing -Free, easy-to-access testing. Home tests should have number/website to record results. -Remote work and school options, esp for vulnerable. -Fast tracking of better vaccines, more tolerable treatments, prophylactic antivirals, Long Covid research. -Widespread educational campaign similar to Safe Sex or Just Say No messaging that includes more than "handwashing."
Perfect world: -Dedicated masked hours in stores, galleries, theatres, venues. -Straight talk from officials -Free N95/KN95/KF94 masks for all who want -Regularly updated monoclonal antibodies -Free vaccines, available treatments. -Schools funded by enrollment, not attendance.
