The distrust and vaccine hesitancy among the general public speaks to how long it will take to return to any semblance of normalcy. If we want to see pre-pandemic life restored by the end of next year, we’ll need a unified, national effort to continue wearing masks, practice social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as we’re able.

What did the Mets fan say to the Royals fan eating a hot dog? “I heard those those cause cancer.” The World Health Organization came out with a report Oct. 26 that now classifies processed meat,...