Few people realize how close the earth’s civilization came to extinction as COVID unfolded. Rates of transmission, hospitalizations and deaths accelerated rapidly around the planet and, initially, we were told that vaccines were 12 to 18 months away. Try to imagine where we would be if today there were no antidote for COVID. Even with vaccines, millions have died, medical resources were stretched to the breaking point, world economies were seriously threatened and political infighting failures brought us to panic mode. Fast forward to today…we have vaccines and most people have the “smarts” to get their shots unless they have underlying conditions. We are not only beating COVID down; we are seeing a more progressive political cooperation level than ever before. But the longer term silver lining is what the scientists have learned as they worked feverishly to meet the COVID threat. They found Messenger RNA molecules that may contain the solution to many viruses suffered by the human race for centuries. Think cancer cures, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, etc. Let’s continue the pursuit of a “one shot vaccine” that permanently solves the contagion issue. And let’s hope that the pharmaceutical industry sees profitability n that effort.
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