Why Are People Still Dying From COVID-19? And Why Can’t We Go Back To Work? Perception, Perception, Perception

Perception can steal the show from even the most reasonable fact-based issue. Oftentimes what people think shades reality. How they feel supersedes proven facts. Is this the case with the current Coronavirus pandemic? Wait. Before you take this the wrong way - or worse, before you get emotionally charged - hear me out. According to … Continue reading Why Are People Still Dying From COVID-19? And Why Can’t We Go Back To Work? Perception, Perception, Perception →

But First … Massive Testing. Is This an Excuse to “Make America Scared Again”?

What is this unreasonable push for extreme testing before people can go back to their lives? To what end? What would be the point of testing over 300 million Americans, many of which did not and will not contract COVID-19, and many more of which already had it - knowingly or unknowingly? And what about … Continue reading But First … Massive Testing. Is This an Excuse to “Make America Scared Again”? →

HOPE In Times of Trouble Can Go A Long Way: COVID Doesn’t Win!

(Listen to this on Gems With Emm Podcast) In the midst of this surreal pandemic, unbelievable number of shutdowns, and increasing numbers of cases and deaths from COVID-19, I’m here to give you some good news. ... How dare they not report the amazing generosity of everyday Americans to help their fellow man; the private sector’s willing leap into action; ...

Let’s Have Some Responsible Reporting on COVID-19 Coronavirus: Less Hype, More Facts

In America, we have had some really bad flu seasons: deadly flu seasons. Although it’s more nuanced and scientific, for the average layperson, COVID-19 can be likened to a different strain of the flu; only, your flu shot won’t work on it. ... With over 50,000 flu deaths every year, have we had our schools closed down, towns cordoned off ... what’s really going on here? Is the media purposely trying to cause a panic over this latest coronavirus?