CLEAN : Nurses in Brussels denounce government's 'lack of recognition'

The transcript covers a range of topics, starting with an introduction that expresses uncertainty about methods and fast music. It then moves on to discuss COVID-related decisions and outcomes. The importance of spending time together and making promises is emphasized. Finally, various topics such as COVID, New York, and fatigue are mentioned.

What is the significance of the mention of COVID in the text?

What can be inferred about the speaker's feelings towards spending time together?