Numbers Game

• When Covid numbers spiked November through January, our news said it was because we uncooperative Montanans weren't wearing our masks. However, since the spike was nationwide, I find it hard to believe all the rebels chose to unmask at the same time. I think the more contagious, less fatal, variant arrived before they knew to look for it.
  
• Then came the vaccine, and our news gave vaccinated Montanans credit for the falling numbers. However, since the decline in cases preceded the vaccination clinics, I find that hard to believe.  
• Now that the number of fully vaccinated in our county goes up slightly each day, but the infection rate has stabilized in a 5-20 new cases pattern, our news is strangely silent. I guess if they can't game the numbers, they quit the game. That I can believe.