Aparajita Srivastava //The best of two bad solutions// The Omicron variant is extremely contagious and spreads rapidly through schools. Omicron demonstrates that learning can become ineffective when schools must simultaneously work to stem the surge while educating students. When new COVID surges emerge, schools must go remote. Omicron serves as a perfect case study that […]

Aparajita Srivastava // What stands between us and immunity? // In late December 2020 and early January 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden started the U.S. vaccination process by prioritizing front-line and healthcare workers. He then expanded vaccination coverage to those ages 65+ and with underlying health conditions. Finally, he ended with essential workers before opening […]