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  • Letter to the Editor: Fear is the Real Virus

    Mr. Thomas Skadeland|Dec 21, 2020

    The public response to the COVID-19 virus has been more harmful to society than the virus itself. It is reported that COVID-19 has caused 281,000+ deaths in the U.S. To have a better understanding of these deaths it is important to look deeper. COVID-19 has the biggest impact on the most vulnerable; specifically, the elderly (80+ years old) living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Individuals who are obese or have underlying health conditions are also at greater risk. The World Health Organization has reported that only 6% of...