Not completely but definitely curtailed. Word has come through that due to the Covid 19 really going strong that my state is going to again shut us down. They say it will be for four weeks, but I'm betting till spring. No dining in restaurants...take out only. Retail can stay open this time but only 25% capacity. Limited number of people in a group, etc.
Last time it seemed excessive. I only knew one person who had gotten the virus and died. The number that had died in my county was relatively small. The whole state shut down though. And we got on with it. Some small businesses didn't make it. The economy took a hit. A lot of people complained. A lot. My personal feeling was it was overkill but I still followed the rules because that is what we had to do. You need a mask to shop, you need a mask to shop or don't shop. I missed being able to go to a concert, but it is one thing out of a lifetime of things. Maybe next summer.
I took my road trip as things were opening back up. Saw how different states were doing things differently. We finally could eat in restaurants so I did that a couple of times very local. Felt pretty safe at both places. They followed all the protocols.
This time, it is different. The numbers are a lot higher. I know two people in the last couple of weeks who have tested positive. One said she only had a headache and a low-grade fever. Made me worry about my headache that just keeps lingering. I have no fever though. I checked.
This time I think I will be home even more than before. I have lots of things I can do here. And we will see how it goes. Tomorrow we will hear the details. I think I better hit the bookstore and get some books.
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