Creating this simply because it is BAAACCCCCKKKKK, and we are going to be dealing with it.
Under good news: a new task force will have Kessler at the helm. One of the most brilliant and honest men in our world. The plan to to make PPE in our OWN COUNTRY. The vaccine may be on the way. Team Germany with Pfizer in the final lap of this race. We are better at treatment; fewer are dying.
Bad news: anyone who must be congregated with others is at risk. The elderly are at risk. And another bout of lockdown? I cannot imagine this for our elders. But it is going to happen.
I thought I would create this Dashboard so we can comment on anything Covid. Does your loved one have it? How are they doing? Did they beat it? How did that go? Are they on lockdown and you are frantic?
Just asking. How are you doing with the new uptick of our least favorite virus? What are your thoughts? Ideas? Have you had it? Have you lost a loved one? Have you survived it?
People in 1819-1820 were refusing to wear masks. There were super spreader events, mainly war bond parades. Unfortunately antibiotics had not been developed, thus people were dying within 24 hours of getting sick. Masks were made of gauze, and noses were not covered at first. So many parallels to what is happening today. That pandemic lasted until 1821 with 675,000 deaths. The program said 1/3rd of the world's population had died from the virus.
The 1918 virus started in Kansas with military troops, apparently it was animal related flu that passed to humans. The reason it was called the Spanish Flu was because the King of Spain had died from the virus once the U.S. troops had landed in Europe and the virus had spread.
President Woodrow Wilson at the time, and he wouldn't wear a mask. Sure enough he came down with the virus. He recovered but people who knew him said he just wasn't himself, his thinking wasn't clearly as pre-pandemic. He didn't make good choices after that.
If you get a chance look for this show, it's with Anderson Cooper. It's a 2-hour special which probably will be repeated again. Check weekend listings.
It has been mask protocol here. I even went under a procedure and two eye surgeries while wearing a mask. Hair cuts and styles, too, all mask on protocol.
I actually thought 'bat flu' might take off as the name for this but Covid it is. (My spellchecker still tries to correct Covod - I have typed it zillions of times how can it not know this word already??!!)
Some call it 'The Rona' here. What nicknames are around in other places?
I so loved Mary Ann. Well I loved them all, but I identified with Mary Ann the most. (And I wanted to marry the Professor).
I have numerous health issues, and always wear a mask outside my home.
I am so hurt by my church, whose pastor and others refuse to wear a mask. Covid has run rampant through the congregation.
Two weeks ago, at my hair salon, the owner refused to request that the mask mandate be followed. Even after my diabetic stylist requested that the owner do so.
Once again, I am forced to lose something/someone I care deeply for over someone else’s refusal to treat me as worthy of a simple gift. First, my church family. Now, my stylist.
I am sad and angry.
Colleen
I am so sorry that people aren’t following the mask protocols for your area.
Some people are very foolish. My niece is that way. She got Covid from not wearing a mask or social distancing.
Thank God, my niece is okay but it could have been a different story if she had serious issues with Covid. She could have died!
My niece recently texted me and says, “It’s no worse than the flu!”
I was shocked by her reaction. I texted her back and said, “Well, I am truly happy that you have a mild case.”
I desperately wanted to tell her about the number of people that are suffering horribly or that have died but I refrained because I didn’t want to upset her, cause fear for her or hear a stupid remark back about it not being so bad!
People are dying for crying out loud!
She is one who hasn’t looked at it as a medical issue.
She sees it as a political issue which is absurd!
Covid has nothing to do with a politics or religion!
Your church should be respectful of the congregation’s health needs.
I just want to scream, ‘WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE WHO DON’T TAKE COVID SERIOUSLY?’
I respect your feelings about wishing to attend religious services but honestly I wouldn’t go right now.
NPR recently had a doctor on saying that Covid spreads quickly through churches for various reasons, no masks worn, prayers recited, loud singing, and so on.
There is a church here in my state that the pastor was horribly defiant. He made national news!
Our governor issued regulations and this pastor completely ignored them.
The pastor went as far as sending buses to pick people up in the community to attend church, prayers with ‘laying on of hands’ without masks worn in services.
No social distancing! How foolish is that of this church? It’s ridiculous that the pastor of this particular non denominational church said that government was taking away the church’s right to pray! The governor had to arrest the pastor for ignoring stipulations in our area.
Churches that care about their congregation have online or televised services! People can participate from home!!! How is it Godly to spread a deadly disease?
So, I relate to your feelings about feeling betrayed by your church. The same goes for your hair salon!
Foolish, foolish people! Selfish people! Ignorant people! Defiant people!
Hooray for your church! They are being responsible, intelligent, loving and caring! They are behaving in a Godly manner.
Nice to hear of people doing things the right way and setting good examples.
I’m not attending church. Too risky! It makes me so sad.
Such a godly example your church is. Loving your neighbors! I’m glad for you guys!
I’m sorry about all the fighting. Big hugs to you.
Absolutely too risky. My husband is in the middle of his cancer treatments.
I have asthma. No way am I going to church during this pandemic.
Call it what it really is, a PANDEMIC, it is not the ordinary flu.
I am so sorry about your sister. What a horrible year for you all. Sending hugs and prayers for you tonight.
Colleen
I am so very sorry for the loss of your sister. Also very sorry that your parents caught COVID from
the housekeeper.
It’s been a rough year, for sure.
Take care. Stay safe.