COVID-19

One of the most profound PR fumbles in our nation’s history was the public health messaging about the COVID-19 pandemic.   

In less than one year, COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way our societies operate. As vaccines begin to proliferate, our adaptability as a nation and as a planet has come into focus. The cartoons in this section comment on the artificial demarcations of opposing factions when battling infectious disease, human resistance to behavioral change, and our work lives.

Little Pigs
Illustration of a pig handing a wolf a face mask through a window of a brick house. The pig asks, "we don't mind you huffing and puffing but could you at least wear a mask?" 
Concern
Two scientists under a lot of stress sit underneath a sign that says "COVID Research Station." On the table is a pile of newspapers with headlines about ignored mask mandates. 
Memorial Day
An illustration of a woman sitting at her desk with a fan blowing, beach sounds playing from her computer, and an umbrella hat on her head. 
Labor Day
An illustration of two palm trees at the beach. The first tree says, "do you ever feel like you're more than just a zoom background?" to which the other tree replies "it's hard to tell these days." 
Wash Your Hands
An illustration of a pair of hands being washed under a sink. 
Dr. Tedros
An illustration of a quote from Doctor Tedros saying that washing your hands is an act of solidarity.