Having studied Pharmacy at university; the first year had a course on the reading and understanding biological studies.

It was made real clear that most studies are pushing an agenda by starting from the conclusion and working backwards, cherry-picking "facts" to support their conclusion.

I was working in a hospital at the time of Covid, in a non medical role. Policy was set from the top down by management and specific training and procedures were rolled out.

It was made very, very clear that if you toed the line that all medical incidents and similar bullshit would be ignored by the hospital (who have a lot of practice doing this) but if you kicked up a fuss they would do their best to have you fired.

Management used the opportunity to get rid of anyone who wasn't a follower, anyone who objected, or spoke up, or complained.

Covid 19 was an application of realpolitik and empire-building. It was a failure of the community.