WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With the two-year anniversary of COVID approaching, AARP Bulletin reports heartening news: There is a clear path forward for older adults. Despite the widespread prevalence of the omicron variant and a short-term surge in COVID cases, scientists agree that getting vaccinated and wearing masks will continue to greatly improve health outcomes and hasten the return to more normal times.
But the mistakes that public health experts made in the early stages of the pandemic – like asking people to not wear masks – along with the chaos brought on by the virus variants, have interfered with our public health progress.
This month, the Bulletin is taking a solid look at where the science stands: the triumphs, the missteps, and the future of COVID research.
From the mysteries surrounding long COVID to updates about the new COVID pill treatments, our editors have gathered intelligence from dozens of health experts who can answer readers’ most pressing pandemic questions.
Read in this month’s cover story:
- How to fight pandemic confusion and debunk pandemic myths
- The future of mask wearing
- A guide to all vaccines (not just coronavirus) recommended for people 50 and older
- And much more.
Also in the January issue:
Your Health
- Turning the sound back on: For those with hearing loss so severe that even hearing aids don’t improve communication, cochlear implants might be a life-changer. Read the inspirational story of how an outspoken…
