I HAVE a confession. I was a Covid head girl — that person who would confront you on the street if you weren’t wearing a mask, or accuse you of irresponsibility if you hadn’t been vaccinated. And if you didn’t agree, I was quick to reply: “But science says …” However, after recently researching the communication chaos surrounding the pandemic, I began to feel a little embarrassed by my past self-righteousness. I should have approached scepticism with greater empathy and understanding.