Unfortunately the biggest (granted not only) source of misinformation has been the anti-covid-vaxers.
sure JonC. Just keep repeating that to yourself to reinforce the idea.
I'm sorry for your loss ... but I must ask; do you know if the deceased was treated in accordance with AMA/CDC recommendations? did the deceased have access to any early treatment?
I really think you should consider putting your pom poms back in the closet on this thing until next summer anyway ... but I know you won't. you're FAR too invested personally in this narrative and that's a shame. But it is what it is.