I think Dr. Melendez character should have not been deleted from the show. This character brought interest to the show.
It was a relationship in the show that was uplifting to the viewers. It was a nice sub-plot. Dealing with Corona Virus, in reality is more than enough without turning your TV on for enetertainment, to be re-introduced to the situation that has already had a major real effect on our lives. Experiencing pain is already a factor in many of our lives.
Do we need to experience more on TV? Isn't Dr. Fauci enough?