COVID-19 Pandemic

I can't even remember when this thing started in the United States.  It seems like it has been going on a very, very long time.  Our "stay home, stay safe" is still in place.  We can run to the grocery store if needed and I go to work each day, but other than that there is little if any contact with people.  Even going for a walk we have to keep distance between people on the street.  Just a wave and a "hello" from across the street is pretty much the extent of our contact with others.  The only people allowed to go to work are the people who are considered 'essential'.  I have a job at the county that is considered essential so I do get to get out each day. Maren sent me this picture of what she has to wear when she is at the hospital.

Our nurses and doctors are at the highest risk for getting the virus because they are working with the sick.  Maren is in the maternity ward but still has to take extra precautions when working around newborns.  Lynda Ann also works at the hospital but doesn't have to be around patients so doesn't have to wear all the extra protective gear.  Annie has mentioned a couple times that they are keeping the hospitals as empty as possible to make sure they have beds for people who may have the Coronavirus and need medical help.  She said that the place looks like a movie set for another "Outbreak" movie.

As of today no one in my family, children and grandchildren, have had the virus.  For that I am truly thankful!