Mask mandates are being lifted in cities and towns across the U.S. and more employees are transitioning from remote work at home and returning to their offices, so people are wondering: Are we nearing the end of the pandemic? While no one knows the answer to that question, it's certainly promising to see COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations dropping significantly. Sadly, the number of people dying in the U.S. because of COVID-19 is still about 1,000 people a day on average. As we see pandemic fatigue in our health care teams and in our communities, it's important that we stay strong on both offense and defense in our COVID-19 response.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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