We have a family friend, female, 40's, who refused to acknowledge the reality of this virus. Very social, rarely masked, teaches middle school, and should know better...a science teacher no less. That said, she and her family came down with Covid, and finally, she went to the hospital. She has been there for a week or more, and will be a guest for some time. Double pneumonia, a pre-existing heart condition is aggravated, etc. Irresponsible behavior extracts a great price. My wife is taking food to her husband and sons and leaving it by the door. People are praying, but this can to some greater degree be avoided. ...

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