“We're still figuring out what life after the pandemic means,” Balzarini said. “Do we still wearmasks? Do we still needboosters? There's still a lot of uncertainty around the COVID-19 situation.” All three experts agreed that it’s okay to not be in the mood right now. In fact...
“Covid still infects and kills a lot of people. We have the means to reduce that burden.” Even before the World Health Organization declared earlier this month that Covid no longer constitutes an emergency, most governments had already relaxed lockdowns and guidelines. After spending heavily...
"We're all tired of wearing a mask, everybody just wants to put it behind us," Hansen said. But while for most people "'it's an annoyance to put a mask on to go to the grocery store," she's had to fight to get her cancer care scheduled during COVID-19 surges. Ray Hoffman, ...
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced New Zealand will remain at the red traffic light setting, but otherpublic health mandatescreated to control COVID-19 will still be lifted, contributing to the sense that there's light at the end of the tunnel after two years. But many New Zealanders...
(with the exception of2006, when the festival was held in Houston, because of Hurricane Katrina). In 2020, the festival was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, the annual festival continues to be one of the most sought-after and attended festivals in the United States...
social norms and feeling like I must take part in things all became a thing of the past. I’d even go so far as to say that I was a little disappointed when the first lockdown ended. Don’t get me wrong I’m well aware that covid is a hideous little virus that has snatched so...
even if you haven’t been introduced to them. Just say it’s a new nurse, her name is Jill – there it is. It’s as if you’re important … not “important”, but you’re all on the same page, you’re all on the same team. That’s a really important feeling we’ve had he...
After mom made sure we were in bed and lights out, I got out of bed and took my blanket with me. I also grabbed the small, plaid light, which I took the shade off so it would fit under the bed,from the desk and along with my book I went under the bottom bunk. I plugged the...
I only thought of the idea for that entry after the contest closed but due to Covid you opening it I lucked out. I had a feeling that entry had a good chance of winning - as well as Snake (which was by far the most fun for me to write ... and play). 👍 1 Author xexyl...
The next day we leave Kampala just after sunrise, the city is already bustling with busy people and tired revellers returning home from the jangle of 24/7 bar fun. We are heading towards Jinja and the promise of a Grade 5 white water rafting experience. This drive is not for the faint...