As 2021 draws to a close, many pundits are providing their forecasts for 2022. As I reflect on the past two years, and look ahead to 2022, it is difficult to predict, with certainty, how the New Year is likely to unfold. In fact, unlike prior years, there are more questions than answers. Here are a few items to consider.
Covid-19
Over 200 million Americans and over 20 million Canadians have received their Covid vaccine. Booster shots are now widely available and the eligibility for these shots will be expanded in the days ahead. Vaccines are now available for children. With vaccine, masks and social distancing mandates, many businesses and schools are now open.
Just looking at the traffic on the roads today, as compared to six months or a year ago, life for many is returning to normal, or at least a new and improved state of normal. Early reports on the Omicron virus are suggesting that this mutation may be less dangerous to our health as compared to previous versions. This signals to many that the worst of Covid is behind us.
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