2022 COVID Retrospective: The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Barstow community
After two years, the COVID-19 pandemic still rages on despite our best efforts to contain it.
Tag: covid19
Opinion: Children Age 5-11 Should Be Vaccinated As Soon As Possible
On October 29, the FDA approved the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11-year-olds
Opinion: Everyone Eligible Should Get a Booster Shot
A new Covid vaccine booster shot is available; the immunocompromised population is urged to get it.
Opinion: “Vaccine Hoarding” Raises Issues of Equitable Vaccine Distribution
As many developed countries order more vaccines than necessary, lower-middle-income nations suffer shortages.
Opinion: Racial Disparities in Vaccine Distribution
As COVID-19 vaccines are administered across the United States, racial disparity in distribution is another way the pandemic has harmed marginalized communities.
Opinion: COVID-19 and Prisons: Disease has Become Capital Punishment
More than a year since the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, many still forget how the disease has affected certain institutions such as prisons.
Biden’s Plan to Reopen Schools
President Biden promised to reopen schools quickly, but teachers still fear for their safety.
COVID-19’s Effect on Barstow Debate
The Upper School Barstow debaters have adapted to a newer model of debate: debating from home.
Opinion: America Needs to Learn How to Prioritize
If we can’t draw the line, then the line of course does not exist.
New Identified Strains of SARS-CoV-2
Countries have reported cases of new SARS-CoV-2 strain.