Most people don't really care about COVID anymore. That's good — and bad.

The Washington Post

• The general public's attitude toward COVID is more relaxed than ever, even amid a summer surge.
• Doctors say relaxed COVID precautions are to be expected and are not necessarily a bad thing.
• But the risk of long COVID provides a compelling argument to stay vigilant, medical professionals said.

Gone are the days of scrubbing surfaces, sudden school closures, and social distancing.