A vaccine is here, but the pandemic isn't over “I think if they saw what health care workers saw in the hospitals, it might change their minds about not wearing a mask,” said Brittany Jetton. Author: Brittani Moncrease Updated: 10:13 PM CST January 8, 2021 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Many of us did not think the pandemic would last this long, but it has. And by many metrics, it's getting worse. That means those same protective measures during the start of the pandemic are as important as ever. Local 24 News Reporter, Brittani Moncrease, tells us why. We are tired of the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn't mean we can't do our part. One Methodist Hospital nurse is urging the public to hang in there.