The Worst Is Yet To Come

While many argue over the conflict between government stimulus and opening up the economy, nobody I have heard has bothered to acknowledge one fact. That the effects of the economy are worsening the effects of the pandemic in the US.

Stress and malnutrition weaken the immune system, which results in higher susceptibility to major negative effects from the pandemic. Or any other infection, illness, chronic condition or injury. Stress in and of itself uses biological resources the body needs to maintain itself, heal and fight infection.

We can discuss vaccines all day and night. To date, it is appearing that it will be months before vaccines are widely available and not really known how much good they will do. When they are widely available, there is no indication that they will be truly available for those of low income, with estimated cost being up to $37 a dose before paying for a doctor’s office or clinic visit. For many in current economic conditions, that $37 is out of reach, especially considering more than one dose will be required.

This situation is going to get worse very soon. Unemployment benefits for millions will run out on December 26th, considering no new stimulus has been passed and looks increasingly unlikely. By January 1st eviction…