New data from the World Health Organization ( WHO ) underscores concerns over the global surge in antibiotic usage during the Covid-19 pandemic, potentially exacerbating the silent threat of antimicrobial resistance. Despite only 8 percent of hospitalized Covid-19 patients presenting with bacterial infections requiring antibiotics, a staggering 75 percent received these medications as a precautionary measure. This "just in case" approach to treatment, while well-intentioned, may inadvertently