October 7, 2021 – 236,735,200 confirmed infections; 4,832,640 deaths
October 8, 2020 – 36,069,000 confirmed infections; 1,055,000 deaths
Total vaccine doses administered: 6,388,963,635
US (Map)
October 8, 2020 – 36,069,000 confirmed infections; 1,055,000 deaths
Total vaccine doses administered: 6,388,963,635
US (Map)
October 7, 2021 – 44,086,000 confirmed infections; 708,200 deaths
October 8, 2020 – 7,550,000 confirmed infections; 212,000 deaths
SA (Coronavirus portal)
October 8, 2020 – 7,550,000 confirmed infections; 212,000 deaths
SA (Coronavirus portal)
October 7, 2021 – 2,909,000 confirmed infections; 88,000 deaths
October 8, 2020 – 685,155 confirmed infections; 17,250 deaths
October 8, 2020 – 685,155 confirmed infections; 17,250 deaths
News blues
Moving in the right direction…. Compare the post describing the Covid goings-on one year ago, “Debatable”, to California today:Although the twists and turns of the COVID-19 pandemic may continue to surprise us, California seems to be in good shape at this time.Read more >>
Misinformation and conflicting information have been constant features of this pandemic. Even as people line up for booster shots of Pfizer, confusion continues.
A vocal contingent of prominent doctors and scientists is pressing the Biden administration to scrap its plans to provide booster shots to all previously vaccinated adults, according to five people familiar with the matter.Read more >>
Several of these outside experts, including some who advised President Joe Biden’s transition team, objected to the administration’s approach during a private, off-the-record call last week with federal health officials. Current U.S. data on vaccine performance does not justify using boosters widely to reduce the risk of breakthrough infections and slow the virus’ spread, the experts said.
***
Seeking resources and information on Covid vaccines? Explore the CDC website >>***
The Lincoln ProjectGlen Trumpkin (0:025 mins)
Last Week in the Republican Party... (1:40 mins)
Healthy planet, anyone?
Which Climate Threats Are Most Worrisome? U.S. Agencies Made a List.Two dozen federal agencies flagged the biggest dangers posed by a warming planet. The list spreads across American society >>
Meanwhile, back at the ranch…
Earlier this week I mused about what the Covid Clinic might teach me this week.Now I know… that I’m a commute wimp, that I have limits, that titrating work, workdays, commute, and compensation, and that assessing my stress levels and finding them wanting is a good thing – at least for me. As of the end of this week, my days of sitting in traffic congestion for 1.5 hours each way, 12.5-hour workdays, insufficient sleep, and constant stress are over.
Stress includes a constant reminder that the ragtag “team” caretaking my mother’s house in South Africa needs more direction than they’re getting from California. It’s time to plan a return.
One thing I know for certain: I will never again use the travel agency called FlyUs. After more that a year back-and-forthing via email (not a single actual person to talk to)for the refund for the flight they cancelled due to lockdown (Yes, I had travel insusrance), they've informed me no refund is forthcoming. Work and commuting long hours meant I had little time remaining to launch a fuller request. Whatever you do, do not use FlyUs for your travel needs.
Life. It’s complicated.
No comments:
Post a Comment