I wonder though, if in trying to suppress it, are we allowing this virus — which is the antithesis of humanity — to win anyway? First it took away touch and that delicious proximity of a spontaneous hug. Then it took away social gatherings and shared meals. In the patients’ eyes, the isolation is intense. When the doctor in me advocated for isolation, he told me firmly that if he is to die from Covid, he would rather catch it from me.

Source: New York Times August 28, 2020 03:56 UTC