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Personal After Effects of the Pandemic a Year Later
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Mar 10, 2021 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
And I have had the opposite reaction - a little.
I have gathered with immediate family and very dear (fully vaccinated) friends these past 2 days, and am giddy with delight. I have visited (a few) stores, during unbusy times & fully masked - if the parking lot is busy, I don't go in. If I go in and there is not (real) masking and distancing, I leave. I will have my hair done next week in my hairdresser's one-chair salon, because I trust her.
Our doctors, dentists and therapist are all still using precautions, but I was one of few who never really stopped making & keeping appointments - even to the point of having 2 surgeries in 2020.
Restaurants - umm, not yet - except for one tiny neighborhood bistro with widely spaced tables and food that does not translate to takeout. Bars, theaters, concerts, dances, crowds - nope! Airplanes - not in the foreseeable future...
We still never leave home without masks in our pockets, and don't hesitate to put them on. Closely watching your state @fiesty76 because we really want to visit our home there but...
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Celebrating your delight, @sueinmn.
My largest gathering this past year has been hosting several times at my outside table two very close friends who have also closely adhered to pandemic guidelines. One has had her second Moderna and the second is scheduled for his next week. We are eager to celebrate at the table and this time without wearing masks the whole time!
Like you, I'm steering clear of airplanes for the foreseeable future. Daughter, grands and I are planning a summer visit by meeting somewhere in the middle between our states and I can hardly wait. My 84 yr young friend made a successful drive from here to Denver to see his daughter but I am not as willing as I was once in striking out that distance alone. He carried his own food & drinks there and back and only stopped for gas and restroom breaks.
The coming weeks will reveal how TX does regarding the no mask mandates and all businesses fully re-opened. I've waited this long so will wait a bit longer to see if there is an uptick in virus cases. I can only imagine how eager you must be, Sue, to revisit your friends at your second home.
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With the new CDC blessing that those fully vaccinated can gather in small group, I feel great relief. I had my first haircut in a very long time, went to the dentist and making other medical appointments.
I have not been out socially with friends yet, my daughter who had been participating in Novavax trial found out she was on a placebo but she will receive her vaccine next month, so by May she should be fully vaccinated. Her husband had the "real" shot. My son is vaccinated, his wife is not. When she's vaccinated, we'll be able to have our Thanksgiving at my daughter's this year. What a wonderful thing to look forward to. My daughter may organize a belated Mother's day get together with her in laws and us.
Still haven't been eating out. Had 2 take outs in the last year.
Stores still require face masks for patrons, and even if they lift that requirement, I'll still be wearing mine, don't want to take any chances. Hope more people are taking this vaccination seriously.