> What was so "novel" about the coronavirus? As a virus, it was just extremely viral and caused some strange symptoms like the loss/distortion of taste and smell As an event, for many it was the biggest societal disruption since WW2, and for a fleeting moment near the start there was a general feeling of "welp, I guess this is how we're all going to die". The lockdowns were also unprecedented, and led to some very unusual circumstances and experiences Reference: 2023/05/12(Fri) 12:11:09
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