Back when he was a boy in the 1950s, writes Charles McNair, polio came 'with a thunderclap of fear' and led to lockdowns — reminiscent of the coronavirus pandemic now | CNNOpinion
Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.
Charles McNair is a writer and narrative consultant based in Bogotá, Colombia. His third novel, The Epicureans, published by Tune & Fairweather of Dublin, Ireland, will appear in fall 2020. The views expressed in this commentary belong to the author. View more opinions at CNN. Right now, it appears that even if coronavirus doesn't give us fever and fear, it will give us a year, maybe two, of suffering and sacrifice.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Column: 'Pharma bro' Martin Shkreli wants out of prison to find a cure for coronavirusMartin Shkreli hasn't specifically explained why his release from incarceration is of critical importance, beyond asserting that his participation in the search for a coronavirus treatment is essential. Columnist hiltzikm explains:
Lire la suite »
Fauci: ‘I Don’t Think We Should Ever Shake Hands Again’‘I Don’t Think We Should Ever Shake Hands Again.’ Dr. Fauci Says Coronavirus Should Change Some Behaviors for Good
Lire la suite »
Small-Town Hospitals Are Closing Just As Coronavirus Arrives In Rural AmericaBy this time next week, one rural county in Tennessee will have lost its only hospital. It's already begun layoffs. There are currently no known COVID-19 cases in the community — but every county around it has reported infections.
Lire la suite »
What you need to know about the malaria drugs Trump keeps toutingHere are 6️⃣things you need to know about hydroxychloroquine, the malaria drug President Donald Trump has touted as a potential miracle cure for Covid-19
Lire la suite »
12 Pairs of Goth Shoes for Non-GothsI'm a poser but I desperately want to wear creepers.
Lire la suite »
12 Pairs of Goth Shoes for Non-GothsI'm a poser but I desperately want to wear creepers.
Lire la suite »