Be honest- When you saw the title of this episode, did you let out a sigh, or maybe roll your eyes and think “They’re talking about COVID again?” Well, we understand. No matter what degree the pandemic has affected your life in the past year, it’s more than safe to say that you’re tired of it. You’re sick of it. And you probably felt that way just weeks into the pandemic, let alone months.

Of course, pandemic fatigue is more than just annoyance or inconvenience. It’s a phenomenon that can have serious effects on public health.

Diamond infection control coordinator Debbie Yackuboskey returns to talk about pandemic fatigue, how it makes us feel, the toll it’s taken on healthcare workers, and a few practical tips for living with it. And we also talk about what the future holds and when, perhaps, we can all rest a little easier.