Five years after an explosion in Atchison, a column reflects on the unfathomable loss and trauma caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas. The pandemic led to the deaths of 10,200 Kansans and widespread closures that caused harm to various groups. The article highlights the lack of introspection and healing in the nation in the aftermath of the pandemic, as well as the division between trust in medical authorities and the scientific process among political tribes.
The author points out failures on both the left and right, with progressives championing measures that harmed vulnerable populations and conservatives rejecting the vaccine. The media is also criticized for ignoring credible information, leading to a lack of trust among audiences. Several authors have attempted to grapple with the impact of the pandemic, offering insights on how experts failed and how politics influenced public health measures.
The column urges readers to learn from the past and apply those lessons to the future to mend the divides caused by COVID-19 and prevent similar crises in the years to come.
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