Apr 20 2023 - Pandemic Done

 

We haven't been thinking about COVID lately.  We see a few masks on people.  The Canadian website has the latest status as of April 17 2023, and there are still thousands - just over 3,000 - people in hospitals and over a hundred in ICU.  There isn't a number given for weekly deaths - only a weekly change in deaths at 57.  I can't tell you want that means.  But it is clear there are still deaths every week from COVID. But it isn't "news" anymore.  CNN stopped updating its tracker on March 20, 2023.  Other sites stopped collecting on March 10, 2023 when data sources were no longer reporting, So is it over?  "Many pandemics eventually become endemic, meaning the infection is still present in a region or population but its behavior is predictable and the numbers of cases and deaths no longer spike. Learning to live with a virus is a key feature of an endemic virus; think flu or even the common cold. But it’s probably true that the transition from pandemic to endemic can only be recognized after it happens." There will be no declaration that the pandemic is over, and the declaration that it has moved on to endemic status will be a hind-mirror moment.  Don't we wonder when that might be.   I am making wreaths in support of Nelles Manor Museum.  It is the oldest heritage house between Kingston and Niagara -on-the-Lake.  I've sold a few already, so hope we might reach the stretch goal of $1,000.  The wreaths are priced in the range of $60 to $80 each, a fabulous price, and no tax!  If you are within driving range, and would consider buying a wreath, check out the Pinterest wreath page HERE.  Or search for Marilyn Cornwell Pinterest Wreaths and they will pop up.   Read more daily posts here: marilyncornwellblogspot.com Purchase works here: Fine Art America- marilyncornwell.com Redbubble - marilyncornwellart.ca