The Covid Expert's Advice And A Carton Of Milk

 Both should come with an expiration date. Milk already does. The Covid expert's advice does not, though in reality, circumstances force an expiration upon so much of what they tell us.

This is a unique virus, we are told. So, it should not be a surprise when the best guess made with the most current information is revised or contradicted later. 

The first and perhaps most obvious example is Dr. Fauci initially saying that the general public did not need to wear face masks. We now know that he was intentionally misleading the public because he feared the correct information would lead to a run on face masks and a shortage for the medical personnel who must be kept safe so they are available to help others. Of course preventing panic is wise when facing an existential threat. But, I did not accept his answer in real time, common sense, and still believe he could have offered alternative sources for mouth/nose coverings for the general populace if he trusted the people to behave reasonably, conscientiously. Knowing, as a man of common sense, that people would have panicked and scarfed up every available ready made protective mask without regard for the imperative of an expert or other authority his choice is understandable. But, it was a lie when he told it, it came with an expiration date.

Other examples include lock downs, (W.H.O.) lately said they don't work), treatments, (depending on the day of the week some drugs show promise and then are completely discounted, then....), distance, ....and, well every aspect has shown the capacity for revision, aka an expiration date.

One day we will know which is the real story. Until then, while we still are in peril, use the commonly practiced methods every Mother should have taught their children. Stay clean. Stay away from infected people and places. Eat well. Rest. Nurture the common sense to protect yourself in spite of the experts and authorities.