The Resurgence of Anti-Vax Zombies: A Concerning Trend

A nurse shares her experience of wearing masks again to protect her high-risk clients, despite facing ridicule from right-wing individuals and some fellow nurses. Studies have shown that Republicans had higher death rates than Democrats during the pandemic, with vaccine hesitancy and misinformation playing a role. The effectiveness of masks has been questioned by some, but a Cochrane review study criticized by the editor for flaws and poor wording did not actually conclude that masks are ineffective. Republican governors were less likely to implement public health measures, leading to higher death rates. The nurse emphasizes the importance of following good science and combating misinformation, as she witnessed the devastating consequences of vaccine denial. The article also touches on the publisher's desire for more local and state issues to be addressed and criticizes a syndicated columnist for using a book written by a socialist to warn against left/liberalism, while ignoring the dangers of right-wing authoritarianism and violence.