Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

Letter to the Editor: Fear is the Real Virus

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....