
Despite nearly 1.3 million deaths and counting, there is still not a national memorial for the pandemic. Our informal memorial in the middle of the Mojave Desert is one small way to remember those we’ve lost so far.

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data on deaths caused by Long Covid, reporting that more than 5,000 Americans have died from this disease since 2020. The CDC’s numbers most likely represent significant undercounts of Long Covid-related deaths, experts say, highlighting a need for better reporting standards and education…





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