Covid Redux

Oh dear God, as if a year and a half of social distancing, mask wearing, and Zooming wasn't enough, now the Delta variant is taking hold all over the world including the US. Its version is more contagious and appears to affect younger people including children. Huge numbers of us are not yet vaccinated. We can thank Mr. Trump for turning Covid safety procedures into a political football. In addition to his irresponsible example in this regard, many people are also suspicious of science (think global warming). Others are opposed to all vaccinations including Covid. The really scary truth is that even among those who are vaccinated, breakthrough infections can occur. Oh, and another thing to worry about: research is behind and just beginning to recognize long term effects of both the disease and the vaccinations. Does this mean we are back to Zooming, masking and distancing? Is it safe to get a booster? What about school? What about the crisis of uneven health care in different parts of the world? It is small wonder that many of us are feeling depressed, edgy, nervous. If Covid has taught us one thing it is this: we are human creatures and we need human, in-person, contact for our physical, mental and emotional health. Cross your fingers!