In summary, the COVID-19 pandemic has not only led to a rise in suffering and poverty, but also to an increase in the wealth of billionaires. It has also exposed and exacerbated existing inequalities of wealth, gender, and race, resulting in millions of deaths and economic devastation. This pandemic has highlighted the stark class divide in the United States, bringing attention to the need for guaranteed income security and an end to poverty. Ultimately, the virus does not discriminate between the rich and poor, calling for a reevaluation of societal structures and policies.