Homo sapiens are blessed with self-awareness; however, that does not make us superior to other organisms. It makes us obligated. We have a responsibility to learn about nature and protect the planet's inhabitants through earnest collaboration.

Political partisanship has arguably affected the government’s COVID-19 response, exacerbating misinformation while jeopardising public confidence in Canada’s healthcare system.

The disease has evolved into much more than a pandemic, precipitating social dilemmas and extending far beyond the realm of epidemiology.