tragic! US media: The death of unvaccinated people from the new crown is hidden

The Atlantic Monthly Article of January 18, Original Title: People Are Hiding the Death of Their Unvaccinated Relatives from COVID-19 After Andrea's mother died of COVID-19 last April, she posted on Facebook to tell friends and family. As a result, someone messaged her saying, "I can't believe your mom is an anti-vaccine person," "I can't believe she didn't know that COVID-19 is going to kill, and so on." She told me, "Instead of feeling sorry for my mom's death, they questioned her medical options." It hurts so much! Moreover, her mother was not against vaccines.

The advent of the vaccine came at a time node

In 2020, the death of COVID-19 is widely regarded as a complete tragedy, and it is clear that everyone mourns the lives that have died prematurely. But that was before vaccines came along, before covid-19 deaths were drawn into the culture wars. Now that the majority of COVID-19 deaths occur in unvaccinated populations, compassion for people living with the virus is no longer universal.

This meanness comes not only from acquaintances, but also from strangers. Websites, message boards and social media accounts have become forums to insult the unvaccinated dead. "A few months after the vaccine came out, it was really a turning point as we started to see a lack of empathy for people who died as a result of COVID-19 starting to accelerate." Kristin Urgqueza said after her father died of COVID-19 in June 2020. She told me that even on forums dedicated to grief, when someone posts about COVID-19 deaths, the first question people often ask is whether the person has been vaccinated.

This cross-examination and negative response, and the comments that come with it, make it difficult for those who have lost their unvaccinated loved ones to open their hearts, especially online. "Some people prefer to confide in me alone, saying they're struggling, they want to talk about their sadness, but they feel insecure. They are afraid of being attacked on themselves or their loved ones. Urquisa said. As a result, many obituaries and memorial services on social media tend to be reserved, mentioning pneumonia or other complications caused by COVID-19, but not the virus itself. Sometimes, the cause of death is not even mentioned. They feel ashamed, or don't want to be asked around, or don't want the death of a loved one to be politicized and gossiped about.

The pain may last longer

With two years to go on, the outbreak is understandably stressed and angry, with some vaccinated people feeling pressured and angry, and growing increasingly disillusioned with those who refuse to vaccinate or deny the efficacy of vaccines. In some cases, the unforgivable frustration of vaccinators is translating into cruelty, hurting those who have already suffered.

Carla Vermelorn, a psychologist at the State University of New York, said: "It's like we subconsciously wonder if people who die of lung cancer smoke, or whether people with liver disease drink alcohol." If so, we would consider them responsible for their own destiny. Because we made different choices, this fate will not come to us. Of course, the price of this notion is to blame or even denigrate the deceased, so people may sacrifice honesty to protect the image of their loved ones, which hurts their own emotional needs. ”

When people feel they can't face the loss of a loved one with complete honesty, the pain becomes more intense and lasting, and can even lead to "mixed grief." This grief does not get better over time, but persists and sometimes even worsens.

Savvy political calculations?

The Atlantic's January 17 article, original title: Silence, impatience, the majority of vaccinations When French President Emmanuel Macron said he wanted to "kill" unvaccinated people, observers and his competitors were shocked. But for Macron, the seemingly risky move may prove to be a more shrewd political calculation.

In France, it is estimated that only 5 million people over the age of 12 have not yet received their first dose. But patience with the unvaccinated is waning, with nearly half of the French believing that the unvaccinated should pay for the hospital themselves. As the spread of Omiljung spreads, many may wonder why those who are vaccinated face the same restrictions as those who choose not to be vaccinated. By targeting the unvaccinated population, Macron positioned himself as an ally of the most vaccinated population. He also put political opponents in the awkward position of having to stand up for the unvaccinated.

Perhaps the most striking example of this political strategy can be seen in Australia. A few days ago, the country expelled tennis star Djokovic. Australians, who have endured harsh restrictions, are generally opposed to Djokovic's entry. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison may have sensed an opportunity to boost his party's popularity ahead of the upcoming elections and used his power to cancel Djokovic's visa. (By Andrei Stanley and Yasmin Selhan, transliteration)

Source: Global Times