July 27, 2020
So, still here, COVID-19 cases still going up, especially in US, Brazil, and several other countries. Most countries are in their second waves or have locked it down completely (Australia and New Zealand notably). Johns Hopkins reports today that there are 16,296,635 confirmed cases worldwide. Huge increase from May!!! Fortunately, the worldwide rate of deaths has slowed as healthcare workers have figured this thing out. World-wide, we are at 649,662 deaths. I see from my last entry that “we’re not projected to get” to the number of dead from the 1918 flu pandemic, but it looks like we’re getting dangerously close. Since May, our cases in Brown County have risen to 27, but we are rising rather than flattening (the curve).
Last week, our governor, God bless and keep her, issued two executive orders that 1) school should be delayed until September 9 and 2) all students and staff should wear masks. Our very Republican state immediately went to work to try and circumvent her orders and did so. The state board of education tied a vote about order 1, thus nullifying it. As for order 2, it is still in debate and will likely be so until we go back to school. I’ve been in several meetings about going back to school and there is a plan in place for F2F (face to face), but also for hybrid and online. It changes all the time.
In domestic affairs, I’m still working on a project to Dry-Lock the basement and and nearing the end. Super hard rain last night and no leaks (at all!!!) this morning, so yay me. With my dear husband’s help, I also figured out how to use the power washer so I can work on the deck refinishing project as well. There’s also the ongoing project of planning how to teach without touching or getting near anybody or having the students get near each other. Really turns lesson planning on its head! I’ve learned a lot about digital learning though, so that’s good.
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