Covid to date
Yesterday school was canceled indefinitely. This morning the museum closed tentatively for a week. Pawl still has to work, but we don't know for how much longer.
Weeks ago M told me about a virus in China's Wuhan province that was spreading rapidly. Health care workers were falling victim to the virus, but no alarms were raised. Weeks later, the Meehans, living in Taiwan, reported that their schools were closing for weeks, until the danger had passed. It still did not register as anything beyond a curiosity. Last week the new began reporting the Corona virus was doing significant damage to communities in Italy. I got a bit concerned and shopped for some canned and dry goods. Then Germany reported over 400 people infected. Then the U.K. It became apparent that the virus was heading here, and more rapidly than expected. People began to panic, opportunists bought up hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, toilet paper.
On Thursday, our staff meeting was dominated with discussion over if and when to cancel events. The country recommended that people avoid gatherings of 50 people or more. I was worried that, if we sounded the alarm, many volunteers would stop coming in all together. M came home from school anxious. Friday we elected to cancel upcoming events. Group tours and field trips were canceled for at least a week. I reached out to volunteers, but very few canceled. M came home from school prepared to stay away for weeks.
On Saturday, school was canceled for the foreseeable future. We are being encouraged to practice 'social distancing' during which we keep a minimum of 3' between ourselves and others. M and I stayed home and made plans. We walked to the library and returned our books. It was chilly. M told me about a possible minor medical issue they were experiencing that would require a trip to the doctor.
Weeks ago M told me about a virus in China's Wuhan province that was spreading rapidly. Health care workers were falling victim to the virus, but no alarms were raised. Weeks later, the Meehans, living in Taiwan, reported that their schools were closing for weeks, until the danger had passed. It still did not register as anything beyond a curiosity. Last week the new began reporting the Corona virus was doing significant damage to communities in Italy. I got a bit concerned and shopped for some canned and dry goods. Then Germany reported over 400 people infected. Then the U.K. It became apparent that the virus was heading here, and more rapidly than expected. People began to panic, opportunists bought up hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, toilet paper.
On Thursday, our staff meeting was dominated with discussion over if and when to cancel events. The country recommended that people avoid gatherings of 50 people or more. I was worried that, if we sounded the alarm, many volunteers would stop coming in all together. M came home from school anxious. Friday we elected to cancel upcoming events. Group tours and field trips were canceled for at least a week. I reached out to volunteers, but very few canceled. M came home from school prepared to stay away for weeks.
On Saturday, school was canceled for the foreseeable future. We are being encouraged to practice 'social distancing' during which we keep a minimum of 3' between ourselves and others. M and I stayed home and made plans. We walked to the library and returned our books. It was chilly. M told me about a possible minor medical issue they were experiencing that would require a trip to the doctor.
Sunday we were up and at the pediatrician by 9:30. We went to pick up the prescription at East Ave Wegmans. People we visibly agitated. There was no bread, pasta, tomato sauce, toilet paper, or cat litter. Every register was open. We hurried home and P helped unpack. We played games, ate lunch, cleaned, and went for a walk to the park. P is making dinner. Next post is to write about plans.
Maddie's room - freshly tidied and full of cats
The before pictures are too embarrassing - freshly scrubbed appliances
Stress naps on Thursday
Bean & M
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