Living During the Caronavirus Pandemic

What is normal. There are those that are saying they will be glad when we are back to normal living. Living during this Pandemic is and has been challenging for all. There is still hope.

                                                            

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                                                ***Thankful***

1. Wear a Mask and Gloves

There has been great emphasis on wearing a mask. Even though scientist and past history has proven that wearing a mask does reduce the risk of Caronavirus, there are those that are still in denial and refuse to wear a mask. In the beginning of the Pandemic there were many defiant people that flocked to the beaches and refused to wear masks only to to discover that many of them would catch the Caronavirus. This is sad because it made me think about those that saw Jesus and His miracles and still did not believe that he was Jesus. Still today there are nonbelievers in Jesus.

I have seen some wearing gloves also. As for me I will wear a mask. Caronavirus is described as an Infectious Disease. Sadly there are those that do not realize that you can be walking around feeling and looking fine and be a carrier of the Covid-19. They may not get sick, but they have the potential unknowingly to give it to unsuspecting others. That is why it is important to get tested.

2. Getting Tested

The Caronavirus is not just limited to the United States. This virus came from China and it is now all over the world. So the United States is not alone during this Pandemic. There are testing sites all over, but some areas only have a few testing sites and there may be long lines to get tested.

I am thankful for Governor Whitmer of Michigan, because we have several testing sites in and near Flint. Thank God we do not have to wait in long lines to get free testing. Flint has testing sites at New Macedonia Baptist Church, G-5443 Saginaw St. Flint, Mi 48505, Monday, Friday, and Saturday 10am to 3 pm. Saliva testing is done for all ages, no insurance required, no doctor orders and it is free. Do not eat, drink,chew gum, or use tobacco 30 minutes prior to your visit. On demand translation is available. No ID required. Appointments are urged but not required as walk-ins are accepted. Another free site is new Bethel United Methodist Church, 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy, Flint, Mi 48504, Tuesday-Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm and Thursday from 1pm-7pm. They do Saliva testing. You can receive your results by email or phone within 3 days.

3. Saliva Testing

I was tested. I like that the testing was very well organized. The site has the capacity to test up to 15 people at one time. I like this for those that have several family members. They emphasized social distancing and you self-administer the test. Your name and email information and phone number is entered into a computer. You are then seated. When several people have been seated you are given your swab container and given instructions. You swab the right inside of your cheek, then the left, then under and top of your tongue. You then hold the swab in your mouth for several seconds or minutes ( I did not time it). After that you are told to swab each inside cheek in the saliva again and then put the cap on your own saliva swab which the instructor then collects it. I like that the site I went to was very professional and well organized. I received my test results by email within 2 days. I was happy that this was so quick.

Now someone mentioned that some nasal testing where the swab was inserted too far up the nose. I believe some of the nasal tests are self-administered so you have a little more control over how far the swab goes up the nose. According to wbz.org., saliva testing is just as accurate as nasal swabs or even better and less evasive. They further added that Chicago had started free saliva testing.

4. Virtual and Remote Learning

Although remote learning may not be for all, students are learning remotely. Just think if we did not have this technology. Families have had to rearrange their lives during this Pandemic. Remote learning can be difficult for younger children. My grandchildren are teenagers and they love the remote learning, because they can do it without leaving their home.

5. Doctor Office, Dental Office, and Eye Appointments

Offices appointments have now changed. Some offices require you to sit in your car until it is time for your appointment. You are then called into the office. Other offices there was a time when the office would be full now your seating is distanced at least 6 feet apart and you are required to wear a mask.

6. Hospitals

You are definitely required to wear a mask in the hospital and there are instructions at the lobby desk to line up 6 feet apart. The sad thing about covid patients is that you cannot visit them. I recall talking to a friend that said even though her mother did not have covid and was hospitalized no one was allowed in the hospital at the outbreak of Covid. She sadly sad that her mother died alone. I felt the disparity in her tone as she told me the story. That is how serious this infectious disease is.

7. Wash Your Hands

Washing your hands is very important to get rid of germs. I recall before the Caronavirus my Pastor announced he would not be shaking hands, because he had seen men use the restroom and not wash their hands. That says a lot because it is not only the men, I have seen women not washing their hands in the rest room. So many are just doing fist bumps or waving now.

8. Postal Service

Service may not be as swift as it was in the past. This is something that you may have taken for granted. There were some days that I did not receive mail for 2 or 3 days. I have noticed that some days the mail would be delivered on Sundays. I was thankful for that.

9. Gratitude

I have learned that during this trying time this is a good time to show and express gratitude. It could be worse.

10. Creativeness

I am thankful that God gives me creativeness in my spirit. Because of the Pandemic Americans have become quite creative in order to survive. We are survivors. In time this Pandemic will be History. We are living History.

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