Of Omicron and booster shots


So many vexing questions arise with the latest wave of infections even in highly vaccinated countries.

I CONSIDER myself a good and responsible citizen. I heeded what my government and the experts said about Covid-19 and dutifully stayed home, observed all the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and, yes, got vaccinated.

I’ve done my part as have billions of people. So why are we nowhere near defeating this vicious little virus almost two years on?

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