(Almost three years ago, in March of 2020, in response to the spread of the Covid-19 virus to the United States, I re-read Albert Camus’ masterful book, The Plague. With the Covid plague by no means over but currently in relative remission, hopefully for good — though new viruses could very well emerge at any time, especially among low-wealth people and elders — I am resending this column now. There’s definitely value to reflecting on Camus’ insights.)
“The truth is that nothing is less sensational than pestilence, and by reason of their very…