Wake Up Call

My sister-in-law sent an email this morning telling us that a resident in health care at Grace Village died of Covid-19 this morning. She knew this lady who had attended her church and served as a missionary. Now the deceased's husband is being tested because he did spend some time with her. As of Friday we had 8 people in our county that died from the corona virus. When she is added it will be at least 9. Last week at this time it was 4.

Last night there was a "patriotism" rally at the courthouse square. It was announced that since Black Lives Matter had held rallies there, those who want to demonstrate love for their country should also rally. In the media photos the participants are sitting or standing close to each other with no masks in sight. What I expected to see given the attitudes of some of our area residents. We shall see if there is a spike in cases in 1-2 weeks. I am glad that more stores are requiring masks since so many people will not wear them otherwise. 

Yesterday when we went to a restaurant to eat breakfast we noted as we passed another restaurant we frequent that there were no cars in the parking lot. Once home, I found on Facebook that the empty restaurant is closed until July 23rd because one of their employees tested positive for the virus on July 8th. The staff are self-isolating. I have not eaten there recently, but my husband ate there July 9th. Perhaps we shouldn't be dining in restaurants so often. My husband goes to restaurants for breakfast 2-3 times a week. We ate dinner at one Wednesday. 

As those affected creep closer and closer to us and the places we visit, assessing risk may be a good thing to do. Maybe more take-out and fast-food drive-thru business would be safer. Hate to give up food prepared by others.

The vague is becoming more specific and the surreal more real.