‘Pandemic’ or ‘Endemic,’ COVID-19 isn’t going away and might pack a winter punch
U.S. regulators have authorized updated COVID-19 boosters to target today's most common omicron strain. Doctors say vaccination is the best defense as the virus continues to be a risk. (Pfizer via AP)
COVID-19 is still with us — no matter if it's categorized as a pandemic or an endemic. And two infectious disease experts say while there is less infection than there once was, danger remains. Cloudy messaging from leaders only hurts the public health effort.
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Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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