Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Covid 19

    This post was written July 1, 2020. Ok, where to start. I told you Wesley's Battle of the Books was cancelled because of covid. What is covid exactly. Honestly at this time I don't think anyone really knows. While we were on our Vacation they started shutting things down, schools, stores, parks.  They called it a soft closure. Well, it turned out almost every state was shut down.  I think there were maybe 3 or 4 that didn't shut down. The kids never went back to school. When the closure happened it was only supposed to be for 2 week. 
    Now that it is July our state had moved to what they call Yellow phase. Stores were able to open. We still don't go out much. The kids haven't been anywhere. Me and Mike have been to the hardware and grocery store. Movie theaters and started to open again, but there are no new movies to go see. 
    We haven't been to church since March. Obviously the Come Follow Me program was inspired. We have been studying at home on our own. Mike blesses the sacrament on Sunday. Vivian loves home church, almost as much as I do. :) She gets her scriptures set up, and teaches us a lesson, she also tries to pass the sacrament. 
    Now that it is July Jaycee has just started playing soccer again. No real games, but they can do scrimmages, and practices. We are still being encouraged to wear a mask when we go out, and stay 6 feet away from others.  
    As of today these are the covid numbers. We get updates daily.

Davis County
Confirmed
1,179
Recovered
-
Deaths
5
Utah
Confirmed
22,364
+493
Recovered
-
Deaths
172
+1
United States
Confirmed
2.73M
+43,865
Recovered
841K
Deaths
130K
+613
    I keep trying to tell the kids what a crazy world we are living in. If you had told me a year or so ago that a virus could shut down the world I would have said you were crazy! But it happened. So far we are all healthy, and pray that it continues.

    Here is some information that was copied from the CDC.
Know about COVID-19 
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an illness caused by a virus that can spread from person to person. 
• The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has spread throughout the world. 
• COVID-19 symptoms can range from mild (or no symptoms) to severe illness. Know how COVID-19 is spread 
• You can become infected by coming into close contact (about 6 feet or two arm lengths) with a person who has COVID-19. COVID-19 is primarily spread from person to person. 
• You can become infected from respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. 
• You may also be able to get it by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then by touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 
• There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19. 
• Stay home as much as possible and avoid close contact with others. 
• Wear a cloth face covering that covers your nose and mouth in public settings. 
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. 
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Practice social distancing 
• Buy groceries and medicine, go to the doctor, and complete banking activities online when possible. 
• If you must go in person, stay at least 6 feet away from others and disinfect items you must touch. 
• Get deliveries and takeout, and limit in-person contact as much as possible. Prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick 
• Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. 
• Avoid public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis. 
• Separate yourself from other people and pets in your home. 
• There is no specific treatment for COVID-19, but you can seek medical care to help relieve your symptoms. 
• If you need medical attention, call ahead. Know your risk for severe illness 
• Everyone is at risk of getting COVID-19. 
• Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more severe illness.


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