News orgs should emphasize the big picture, positive news about the pandemic

Check the news lately, and if you come across a story pertaining to the coronavirus, it is likely to be about the Delta variant. Headline after headline, chyron after chyron, push alert after push alert — they're all seemingly focused these days on the dangers posed by this new variant.

Now, to be clear, the Delta variant does deserve to be reported on. It is a serious story that warrants serious coverage. The increased transmissibility rate poses a significant risk to unvaccinated populations, both in the US and around the...