COVID-19 PSA

(Image from the New Scientist)

 I have not made any posts to my life blog since January. There are many reasons for this but the primary one is that of respect for others. Let me explain.

 I and those whom are close to me have not been overtly hit by the effects of COVID-19. Sure we have been tested and quarantined while awaiting the results. Sure we wear masks when we leave the house. Sure we have not been going to restaurants except to get takeout and delivery. Sure we have limited our shopping for pleasure and only grocery shop when we need it. Sure we have limited access to friends and family depending on case count in our area. We do this to be good members of our society. Our community. None in our circle got infected nor died from COVID-19.

 But many have. This website is a handy way to compare data and this one is handy for Canadian data. Life is not going well for many people. These struggles from the physical health, mental health, and financial stability of dealing with COVID-19 are not easy. 

Since my January post, I have done some things: traveled for work (in isolation during the first wave), traveled twice for pleasure (within my province when case counts were low), gave to various charities, and did some things around the house. After doing each of those things, I did not want to post about it out of respect for those who cannot.

There are good signs of multiple vaccines on the horizon, but that is what they are. On the horizon.

Until that is done, I will limit my posts. I hope that each of you who may read this stay safe and do things that help one another, even if it just means staying apart, wearing a mask, washing your hands regularly, and the other items in the image below. Be a helpful member of the community and do your part to defeat this virus.