Science journalist and author Ed Yong has shared his personal story of struggling with burnout after covering the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. His exhaustive reporting earned him a Pulitzer Prize, making him a leading public interpreter of the illness. However, the toll of his work left him feeling exhausted.
Since leaving his position at The Atlantic in 2023, Yong has found solace in birding, a hobby he took up during the pandemic. Now, as the US approaches its fifth anniversary of lockdowns, Yong reflects on the lessons learned from Covid-19 and how they still impact society today.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/magazine/ed-yong-interview.html