Infectious diseases expert Dr Jim Newcombe continues his reflective journey into understanding this pandemic and its place in society. 

Today, we share the fifth post in his series of blogs about this global, viral threat.

The first post can be read here, the second can be read here, the third can be found here and the fourth is here.

One of the most vexing, and distracting, aspects of COVID-19 has been what to do with schools.