Section 1: Key Events Throughout the Pandemic (2019 to 2021)

On December 31, 2019, the World Health Organization reacts to reports from Wuhan, China, about new cluster cases of a "[viral] pneumonia of unknown cause." What was the last day of 2019 would perhaps be our generation’s last "normal" day before the now infamous year of 2020.

Thirteen days later, China reveals the genetic sequence of COVID-19. Videos emerge of horrific and unstoppable deaths. Global hysteria ensues. The outbreak of a plague of global proportion has begun. 

America watches from afar, hoping the Nation’s preventative measures will prevent the virus from entering her shores. They do not. On January 21st, 2020, the first confirmed case of the novel Corona Virus is detected in Washington State.

Early the following morning (Jan 22nd), the New York Times newspaper (page A10) communicates to its readers the First Patient With Wuhan Coronavirus Is Identified in the U.S.

As the disease spreads across America, the Nation’s leaders and scientists gather data, share findings, develop protocols, and offer contested guidance. Civil unrest ensues and death cases rise.

Many go to extreme lengths to avoid the disease- masks, face coverings, gloves, social distancing, and more. Despite their efforts, COVID-19 continues its spread.

To this day, many question the leaders and science once used to promote the measures taken.

A narrative is soon built. Any medical person news outlet, podcast, and the like that stray from common talking points are attacked and discredited. The common drug Ivermectin is no longer fit for human consumption as leaders prepare their populations for the promised vaccine.