New Study of Covid Booster Shots Fans Debate Over Benefits
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/15/health/covid-booster-shot-data.html
The New York Times published an article by Apoorva Mandavilli in their Health section describing a recent study performed by researchers in Israel that shows a booster of the vaccine is effective at preventing infections and severe illness in adults over 60 years old.
I’m not a fan of the article’s lede. It starts by saying, “Wading into an acrimonious debate over booster doses.” That isn’t necessary and leads should just be stating the news. It could’ve very easily just started with, “Researchers in Israel…” and nothing would have been lost. Also, I had to look up what “acrimonious” meant.
I really don’t have a problem with the rest of the article. It is informative and lays out the facts well. I’m undecided on how I feel about booster shots.
Agreed on the lead. It’s an unnecessary introductory clause. “Wading” is a problem.
You needed Mr. Conrad’s English IV.
What about “salvo”? That also has connotations.