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Aug
The summer of 2024 sees a surge in Covid cases, yet many Americans treat it like the common cold. Gone are the days of widespread testing, isolation, and mask-wearing. This newfound nonchalance is partly due to pandemic fatigue, but it also reflects a growing sense that Covid is here to stay. Epidemiologists acknowledge this shift, noting that Covid is likely moving from a pandemic to an endemic disease. While some vulnerable populations remain at high risk, the overall threat appears to be muted due to increased immunity from vaccination and earlier infections. That doesn’t mean Covid is harmless. The recent…