Running short on elastic, toilet paper, dogs, and bicycles

摘要

Back in February, most of us didn't know much about COVID-19, but as it progressed from merely being a new illness affecting a few to becoming a full-blown, worldwide contagion, we became well-versed in the health problems it causes and how patients are treated. Suddenly we were all aware of shortages in medical equipment and supplies, which wreaked havoc on overwhelmed hospitals in many metropolitan areas.