Telling everyone that groups are bad and everyone else is a potential vector for a deadly disease was bound to have long term negative impacts on socialization,

Telling everyone that groups are bad and everyone else is a potential vector for a deadly disease was bound to have long term negative impacts on socialization, even after those with the megaphone gave the 'All Clear' signal to start conspicuous consumption again. It's amazing how many involved in the pandemic response assumed they could turn off the consequences switch just as easily as they turned it on.