Posted on 03/21/2023 7:13:58 AM PDT by Heartlander
Three years ago, Covid-19 struck the world. In the face of a rapidly evolving public health crisis, governments and institutions implemented policies to mitigate the spread of the virus. Today, we can look back and see the unintended consequences of these policies, which have had a lasting impact on public trust and our society.
Firstly, the healthcare system experienced significant disruption as a result of the disease but arguably more so from Covid policies themselves. Medical errors increased in hospitals due to the constraints on healthcare resources and mandates. Millions of cancer screenings were missed, potentially causing a future surge in late-stage cancer cases. HIV testing was disrupted, leading to delayed diagnoses and treatment. Additionally, the pressure to report Covid deaths led to inaccurate death counts, prompting more fear and furthering egregious policies.
Many of the Covid models that informed these policies proved to be flawed or unreliable, further eroding trust in the institutions that promoted them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) faced multiple controversies, including accusations of hiding data, unreliable data, and tracking millions of Americans’ phone locations. Additionally, the influence of unions on CDC policy raised concerns about political interference in public health decisions.
Privacy and censorship concerns related to Covid policies also loom large. Governments and private companies used Covid apps to expand surveillance, stop protests, and profit from user information. Reports of CDC collusion with Big Tech have prompted multiple hearings on Capitol Hill.
These concerns were exacerbated by evidence of collusion between the CDC, the White House, and Big Tech companies to suppress free speech and control the narrative surrounding the pandemic. The Twitter blacklisting of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a respected medical expert, is just one example of how dissenting voices were silenced.
The massive spending on Covid relief programs also had significant consequences. In Canada, billions were wasted in poorly managed programs. Similarly, in the United States, billions in aid went to hospitals that didn’t need the funds, raising questions about the allocation and oversight of such spending.
One of the most significant consequences of Covid policies has been the impact on child health and development. Lockdowns led to a distressing increase in infant abuse and a surge in anxiety among children. Notably, the restrictions had a devastating impact on teenagers, as well as causing developmental delays in babies.
The Covid regulations also led to a rise in child labor worldwide, with millions of additional child marriages predicted as a consequence of the pandemic. These policies contributed to a significant crisis in child development.
Furthermore, the development of children was negatively impacted by masks and isolation, as evidenced by issues stemming from Covid’s social distancing, such as speech and expression difficulties. The incidence of child abuse increased significantly during lockdown periods, and the cancellation of sports activities had a severe impact on children. The reporting of abuse was also diminished by lockdowns, and the implementation of Covid regulations led to an increase in cases of child sexual abuse.
The consequences of Covid regulations on education were equally severe. Learning loss was a significant outcome of lockdowns, as remote learning proved to be unsatisfactory and even a complete failure. The learning of 1.6 billion children was disrupted due to Covid regulations, worsening the global learning crisis. Students were greatly affected by the disastrous impact of lockdowns, leaving them ill-equipped for the future.
Despite evidence showing that immunocompromised children have a low risk of contracting Covid and that it is uncommon for children to experience Long COVID, the debate around vaccination and its effectiveness in children continues. The UK has initiated compensation payments for vaccine-related injuries, and some experts advise against children receiving boosters due to potential risks.
Interestingly, interacting with children has been shown to improve Covid outcomes, suggesting that isolation measures may not have been the most effective approach. However, vaccination rates for other diseases among children are still declining, raising concerns about future public health challenges – and loss of trust in health institutions.
The Covid policies and their aftermath have had far-reaching impacts on our society. People now have lowered trust in public institutions, raised worries about privacy and freedom of speech, and the financial ramifications will persist for a long time. As we face the challenges posed by this pandemic and its policy outcomes, it’s vital to draw lessons from these missteps so future responses are more balanced, open, and successful in tackling public health crises without compromising civic rights and public confidence.
Medical ‘errors’? I thought they were called “misadventures”. Lots of those every year. Not every doc finishes med school top of class. Of course now with ‘dei’ being in greater focus.......
Excess deaths across the world are running at 20%. But, excess deaths in Sweden are only running about 4%. Sweden did not lock down.
Following The SCIENCE...
If the US actually had anything like a true Conservative party, this would be the time to push hard for small, limited government. A return to the real Constitution, and an emphasis on individual freedom and responsibility without an over-bearing central government.
But nothing like that will happen.
can look back and see the unintended consequences of these policies
I do not think the consequences were ‘Unintended’. The Authoritarians have wanted such an event for a long time.
And best of all, NOBODY and I mean NOBODY will be held responsible. A few “tokens” maybe, but 99.99% will escape any form of justice.
WW III already happened. It was a bio-war and China won. The whole thing was planned to unseat Trump and reduce American world rule and kill the Non-Productive old people so as to not expend the expense of feeding them. The vaccine was the second tool to rid America of its productive and conservative class (and replace them with 3rd world Un Vaxed workers. We lost and we didn’t know we were fighting. Even Trump was fooled. It was PLANNED.
I see some of what you are saying.
But I think China sort of nuked themselves. And not sure if they meant to do that, or if they didn’t realize their product was so potent.
Yep. And millions of the older population no longer collecting social security. Just one more reason for the kill-off.
*** But I think China sort of nuked themselves. And not sure if they meant to do that, or if they didn’t realize their product was so potent.***
I get your sentiment, but if you really think the CCP gives one rat’s @$$ about even one of their fellow citizens, then I think you don’t understand the CCP. They are not good people. They are ruthless. Does Tiananmen Square ring a bell?
It can be likened to the tyrannical devious plots that Fox and Dana worked so hard to unravel...
There is absolutely no chance that the pandemic was NOT engineered by the government to gain absolute control over the serfs and thin out the population...
As opposed to the TV series, mission accomplished...
Bttt.
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Many would consider that devastating.
The article is discussing the ‘global’ unintended consequences of Covid-19 policies. This is clearly stated in the first paragraph, throughout the article, and the hyperlinks.
Many would consider that devastating.
Exactly.
People of good faith were trying to minimize the effects of a deadly pandemic.
Only looking at the unintended consequences of mitigation strategies without acknowledging the almost 7 million deaths caused by the disease is disingenuous.
How many millions of lives did those inconvenient policies save?
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