Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 May

May 01, 2020:

Day 48 of Quarantine

May 1st, it's spring and we are feeling the need to move around and get outside. Even the animals are feeling it.

We are fucked. He is killing Americans by not getting this pandemic under control.

Another day of yard work and enjoying the patio

Making garden designs.

More flowers being planted

Athena's healthy lunch.

Ryleigh is making a mini tennis Court.

We got a new hoop, Chris and Issiah are putting it on.

More outdoor fun.

More garden supplies came but very disappointing. I thought it was a 8 foot circle but its...

Disappointing

Colorado Case.

Worldwide numbers: The novel coronavirus has infected more than 3.2 million people and killed at least 233,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Plans to reopen: More countries are announcing plans to loosen restrictions, including India and Malaysia, while Australia will consider easing its lockdown early.
In the US: More than 1 million cases have been recorded, and at least 63,000 deaths.

The UK transmission rate has fallen below one — which means that the number of new infections in the community is falling, National Medical Director of NHS England Stephen Powis said on Friday.

He added that the number of people in hospitals with coronavirus has been falling since mid-April, and that the number of people in critical care beds was also declining.

"We have begun to get on top of this virus," Powis said at the daily government coronavirus briefing. Powis also highlighted that the number of deaths was beginning to "trend downwards."

May 02, 2020:

Day 49 of Quarantine

Nana and Papa came into town to lend us the truck to get mulch, rocks, and dirt. We have to social distance which is hard but we are so happy to see them.

Lunch. and trying to social distance

More designs. The garden is designing itself.

Working on this path. We are not sure not it should look.

A delivery wood for our garden

I got more plants. I want it to be a colorful garden

Patio pillows need help.

Time to build garden beds, we will start by drinking. I love this wine.

Ice Cream treats for the kids.

It's a whole family affair. Chris and I work and the kids play.

Thanks Papa for the 311 golfballs

I'm organizing .

I love this game.

Here were the latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado released Sunday afternoon, with the change from Saturday in parentheses:

16,635 cases (+410)
2,799 hospitalized (+6)
56 counties (+0)
81,352 tests (+3,173)
842 deaths (+10)
163 outbreaks (+0)

May 03, 2020:

Day 50 of Quarantine

Early morning start Chris and I are building the garden bed.

Looking good.

Kids are waking up and ready to help move dirt.

This is hard work sholving dirt and moving this wagon by hand and then pushing the wagon up a ramp and dumping the dirt into the garden beds

Chuck and Sharyl came over to check out the garden and social distance.

Starting to plant our vegetables.

Because the kids did such a great job and worked so hard Athena and I are bring them lunch. Athena wanted McDonalds but the boys are disappointed. They hate McDonalds

We are doing so much and yet so far to go

Great now we have to deal with murder hornets.

In the News:

Protests in US: Thousands of protesters defied a beach closure in California to demonstrate against the governor's order. Coronavirus has now killed roughy 67,000 people in the US and infected more than 1,100,000.
Prime minister's brush with death: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed "arrangements" were made in case he died while in hospital with the coronavirus.
Cases continue to soar: More than 3.4 million cases of the coronavirus and more than 246,000 deaths have been recorded globally, according to Johns Hopkins University.

May 04, 2020:

Day 51 of Quarantine

Here I go...mulch pick ups.

Got home to some asshole ran over my dirt.

A yard of mulch, not sure how far it will go, but this is going to make the garden come together.

I'm going for a rock tree design

We knew this one coming, Dirty Heads has rescheduled their show until 2021

Beautiful sunset

Trump is a moron.

The numbers: More than 3.5 million cases of the novel coronavirus, including at least 250,000 deaths have been recorded worldwide according to Johns Hopkins University.
Lockdowns ease: Many parts of India are now under less severe measures. As countries in Europe start to reopen, Italy is easing some restrictions, including allowing funerals with up to 15 attendees.
In the US: More than 1.1 million cases and at least 68,000 Covid-19 related deaths have been recorded.

Doctors at a Paris hospital claim to have found evidence a patient who got sick in December was infected with the novel coronavirus.

If verified, it may show the virus was circulating in Europe as early as December. The first reports of Covid-19 in France were reported on Jan. 24, in two people who had a history of travel to Wuhan, China.

May 05, 2020:

Day 52 of Quarantine

Huge garden day. We planted 52 plants and moved 2 cubic yards of mulch.

Cupcakes to support small businesses

Athena is doing miracle grow

Athena is doing a model audition tomorrow so she is practicing while we are growing. Great reason to get out of yard work.

This is not helpful. But makes for good photos

The work doesn't stop there. Dinner and clean up

Chris and I walked the garden to enjoy our hard work. But still so much to do.

311 is streaming from 311 Day 2020. Chris and I really enjoyed relaxing and enjoying listening to 311

SEXY

More great music to come. I love Rise Against. I can't wait.

In The News:

The numbers: More than 3.6 million cases of the novel coronavirus, including at least 251,000 deaths have been recorded worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Possible vaccine: There are 108 potential Covid-19 vaccines in development around the world, according to the World Health Organization. Eight of the potential vaccines are approved for clinical trials.
In the US: An influential model now forecasts that 134,000 people will die of the virus in the country.

May 06, 2020:

Day 53 of Quarantine

Ryleigh and I had a nice talk this morning. Talking about School, tennis, drumming, and video games. The life of a teenager.

I'm doing parent and teacher calls. I have to put make up on.

Iris are coming to life. In no time they will be so colorful

It is a beautiful garden

Layden is really enjoying gardening

I hope I don't kill me

Rose brushes went it today.

Looking good.

Still not helping but Athena looks beautiful

Modeling Audition.

In the News:

The numbers: More than 3.7 million cases of the novel coronavirus, including at least 263,000 deaths have been recorded worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Virus started in 2019: New genetic analysis dispels speculation that Covid-19 was in circulation among people long before it was recognized. The research dashes hope that any populations may have already built up some immunity.
In the US: More than 1.2 million cases and over 73,000 Covid-19 related deaths have been recorded. Follow live updates from the US here.

May 07, 2020:

Day 54 of Quarantine

Today I'm picking up my Mother's Day Gift a couch for my bedroom.

I got home to find our lawn mower was deliver today. Yay.

Boys are happy to have a day off of yard work.

I like it.

We have a lawn mower and the yard is needed mowing.

Ryleigh and I are getting Wing Stop for dinner. yummy.

She would be a beautiful model.

In The News:

The numbers: More than 3.8 million cases of the novel coronavirus, including at least 269,000 deaths have been recorded worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.
In the US: More than 1.2 million cases and more than 75,000 Covid-19 related deaths have been recorded.
Africa warning: Covid-19 could kill as many as 190,000 people in the continent during the first year of the pandemic if containment measures fail, the WHO said

Life will never be the same after the pandemic passes, says public health journalist

We won't be able to go back to normal life after the coronavirus pandemic ends, warned Laurie Garrett, a Pulitzer-prize winning public health journalist, speaking on CNN's ongoing coronavirus town hall.

"I think we're going to get four, five years from now and there will not be a single aspect of our lives that's been unchanged," she said. "It's almost impossible to really fully envision what that will look like."

May 08, 2020:

Day 55 of Quarantine

I have a terrible bladder infection. Luckily I get to enjoy my new cough while feeling like shit. Looks like I'm not getting out of bed,

I watched Becoming a story

Chris is showing Layden how to use the Lawn Mower.

Corruption, no direction, No Respect, 911, Loss of life, Don't care, It's all about the money

I got out of bed to walk the garden and enjoy the hard work

Jake Ggyllenhaal does a muscial on fall in love during covid

Blogging and surfing the web

May 09, 2020:

Day 1 Safer At Home

Day 56 of Quarantine

I needed a breakfast burrito. Yummy

Athena is into gardening.

I'm scrapbooking.

This is the spring Quarantine life, Home work, video game, laying around in bed, staying home and safe

I love Time, this was awesome.

Chris is working in my scrapbook room while I scrapbook

774 degrees we are all going to die

I like Jared Polis, he's great at making things fun.

In The News:

The numbers: More than 4 million cases of novel coronavirus have been recorded worldwide, including at least 279,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Mass unemployment: The US economy lost a record 20.5 million jobs in April, marking the largest single month of job losses since officials began tracking the data. Canada has recorded the second-highest unemployment rate in its history.
Coronavirus in the White House: US President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary tested positive, meaning two White House staff members are confirmed to have the virus.
New spike in South Korea: A new cluster of cases linked to nightclubs in the capital, Seoul, has emerged. All bars and nightclubs have been ordered shut.

May 10, 2020: Mother's Day

Day 2 Safer At Home

Day 57 of Quarantine

It's Mother's Day during Quarantine and all I want to do it scrapbook. I got lovely messages from the kids, Chris and my mom this morning. I plan on eating BBQ today, yummy.

I love this picture of my grandparents.

Chris made me a fruit salad

Harry Potter while scrapbooking.

Chris is working on the pather.

The kids are great, each one comes in from a short conversations

Yummy. my favorite.

my balloons are popping.

Such sweet kids taking care of me and making me feel special

Dessert. S'more, Perfect

I love it. What a wonderful mother's day, new couch, scrapbooking all day, yummy food, and wonderful conversation with my kids.

Social Media news

In the News:

The numbers: More than 5.8 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported worldwide, as well as more 360,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Brazil infection rate accelerates: The Latin American country has the second-highest number of cases globally. Some experts say the toll could quintuple by August.
The world reopens: Spain, Turkey, France, Britain and Brazil have all announced plans to at least partially lift lockdowns and resume businesses. Restrictions are also easing in Asian countries like the Philippines and Japan.

May 11, 2020:

Day 3 Safer At Home

Day 58 of Quarantine

Getting ready to start sewing masks for another group.

Adding more mulch and the path is almost

In The News:
The numbers: More than 4.1 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide, including at least 285,000 deaths.
Renewed fears of second wave: New clusters in South Korea, Germany and China show the continued risk of reopening — even in countries that are seen to have managed their outbreaks well.
White House infections: Three top US health officials are entering either full or partial quarantine after two White House staffers tested positive.
Confusion in the UK: Boris Johnson's speech about how to gradually reopen the country was criticized as vague and incomplete by labor unions and the opposition

May 12, 02020:

Day 4 Safer At Home

Day 59 of Quarantine

It's sad but this is how people are feeling and our government is not doing enough to help the people.

Moron. They definitely don't care about slowing the spread.

Chris made banana bread it was delicious

Back at it. sewing more masks

Ryleigh and I are on a date. Costa Vida in the car

So funny and terrible at the same time.

I also put in so rock

In The News:

The numbers: More than 4.2 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide, including at least 289,000 deaths.
New surge: Countries including Germany and South Korea have reported spikes in infections following an easing of coronavirus restrictions.
Wuhan on alert: The Chinese city at ground zero for the pandemic will conduct testing for all citizens after six local transmissions were found this week.
In the US: More than 82,000 people have died. The federal government is allocating $11 billion to states for "the sole support of testing."

May 13, 2020:

Day 5 Safer At Home

Day 60 of Quarantine

An other run to get rocks.

Ryleigh and I are moving rocks today

Yay. Athena is helping too.

It is really coming together now. I like my rock design

Issiah and Layden are into the moving rock too.

Layden and Issiah are making rock design

Next. Mulch. We are all moving the mulch

Yard work was in the morning, and sewing this afternoon with Athena

Now that the garden is done, we need to keep the plants alive.

celebration time.

Athena and I sewed 100 mask in 2 days.

In the News:

The numbers: More than 4.3 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide, including at least 295,000 deaths.
Russia epidemic worsens: Russia has reported over 10,000 cases per day for 11 consecutive days. It has recorded more infections than any country other than the US.
South Korea cluster grows: Nearly 120 cases have now been linked to an outbreak in a Seoul nightlife district.
In the US: A key model forecasts that 147,000 Americans will die by August. The death toll currently stands at over 83,000. Dr. Anthony Fauci warned there could be "suffering and death" if the country reopens too quickly.

May 14, 2020:

Day 61 of Quarantine

Boys are back at tennis with Dan Roller which means Elizabeth is here with us.

Cleaning day

Watering plants

Playing in the water while I clean the house

Washing hands

Love this

In The News:

The numbers: More than 4.4 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide, including more than 302,000 deaths.
In the US: More than 1.4 million cases have been recorded and the death toll stands at over 85,000.
Living with the virus: A WHO official said the novel coronavirus may never go away and may join the mix of viruses that kill people around the world every year.
Australia unemployment: Nearly 600,000 people have lost their jobs in the country as a result of the pandemic, PM Scott Morrison said.

May 15, 2020:

Day 62 of Quarantine

As the number rise so does the complacency.

Elizabeth is here today with her mask and her bear has a mask too.

Layden's last day of middle school... He is officially a high schooler. YAY

Donuts to celebrate

Social Distancing

Iris are starting to get flowers

Athena painted Elizabeth's nails

I went to pick up the boys at tennis and got to watch for a few minutes

Layden is outside helping out more mulch

We are adding Mulch around the trees

The middle school normally does a celebration for the 8th grade graduation but this year with COVID they are doing a drive by parade. Layden doesn't care to do it, so I have set up and special meal for him to celebrate.

I sewed pillows for the front patio furniture.

Athena worked so hard for a month sewing masks to help others, today we gift her with a special chair. Athena choice it.

Got a Creative memories package today and this is how it came.

Why does he have so many supporters still.

In The News:

The numbers: More than 4.5 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide, including at least 306,000 deaths.
Refugees infected: The first known coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Bangladesh camps home to nearly a million Rohingya refugees.
US warning: Without better planning, America risks its "darkest winter in modern history," ousted vaccine expert Dr. Rick Bright testified before Congress. The US death toll currently stands at over 87,000.

Catch up: Here are the top coronavirus headlines from today

If you're just tuning in, here are some of the top stories you might have missed:

Global coronavirus cases top 4.5 million: There are now 4,523,916 cases of coronavirus in the world as of Friday afternoon, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Museums in Italy to reopen: Italian museums are preparing to reopen on Monday, but the world-renowned Uffizi Gallery in Florence will "probably" wait another week because the government has not issued safety guidelines, the museum's press office told CNN on Friday.
Lombardy moves forward: Italy’s worst-hit coronavirus hotspot, Lombardy, will begin the process of reopening shops, restaurants and hair salons on Monday, the region’s governor said.
Saudi Arabia death toll: The country announced 2,307 new coronavirus cases in the past day — its highest daily increase yet, the country's health ministry tweeted Friday.
Ireland to ease restrictions: The Republic of Ireland will begin to relax its restrictions on Monday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed today in a statement, outlining a roadmap for the gradual easing of emergency coronavirus restrictions over the weeks and months ahead.

May 16, 2020:

Day 63 of Quarantine

Making another run to go get mulch, stopped to take a picture of the sky. Beautiful.

Chris and I were going to rock this whole area but we thought mulch around the trees would better.

I love it.

I love that Ryleigh is so willing to help

Lucy cries everyday to go outside and Ryleigh enjoys letting her.

It's looking great. Night and Day

While working on the garden, we let the weeds get out of control. Pulling weeds

Clearing the trees and mowing the lawn

A great view from my bathroom.

In The News:

The numbers: More than 4.5 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide, including at least 310,000 deaths.
US warning: Without better planning, the US risks its "darkest winter in modern history," ousted vaccine expert Dr. Rick Bright testified before Congress.
Signs of normalcy in Europe: Spain will ease some coronavirus-related restrictions for 70% of its population and restaurants, and shops will reopen in Italy's hard-hit northern Lombardy region.

More USS Theodore Roosevelt sailors retest positive for Covid-19

Eight additional sailors who had returned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier have retested positive for coronavirus, a defense official told CNN.

The sailors were initially removed from the ship to self-quarantine and were allowed back on board after testing negative twice.

The official said it is not clear if the sailors were reinfected or if very low levels of the virus remained in their bodies that testing had not detected.

The news comes after five other sailors retested positive earlier this week.

The new positive tests were first reported by Politico.

Some background: In March, more than 1,000 sailors from the carrier's nearly 4,900-member crew tested positive following an outbreak aboard the ship. The Navy had been returning sailors to the Roosevelt following a period of quarantine and isolation in the hopes of getting the aircraft carrier to sea as soon as possible.

The Navy said Thursday that more than 2,900 sailors have been moved back on board.

May 17, 2020:

Day 64 of Quarantine

Instead of focusing on the Pandemic the president is focused on making shit up... Obamagate

We are taking a drive to drop of the truck to Nana and Papa. But one more look at our garden and our hard work.

Issiah drove their with Chris and Ryleigh is drive back. When we got there Nana and Papa were so funny.

Bags over their heads

Nana set up a celebration for Layden going into high school

Nana want a picture of the boys in her bed again. Not as cute as it was when they were little.

Now all four

We had a great visiting Nana and Papa, looking around their place, it was my first time there. But now Ryleigh has to drive us home.

The drive was good, Ryleigh did a great job. Now that we are home, Chris and I are taking a walk around the garden to look at the flowers.

Family movie time.

I getting old. Grey hair.

In The News

The numbers: More than 4.6 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide, including at least 314,000 deaths.
US warning: Without better planning, the US risks its "darkest winter in modern history," ousted vaccine expert Dr. Rick Bright testified before Congress.
Brazil overtakes Spain: The South American country is now the fourth-worst hit in the world, with more than 233,500 cases.
China quarantine: At least 8,000 people have been quarantined in northeast China as authorities battle a new outbreak. A top Chinese health official told CNN that avoiding a new wave of cases remains a "big challenge" for the country.

More news:

Nearly half of the doctors in the United Kingdom working during the coronavirus pandemic fear for their health, according to a new survey by the Royal College of Physicians.

The survey found 48% of the 1,582 respondents reported feeling concerned or very concerned for their health.

This figure rose to 76% among doctors from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

The results, released on Monday, come amid ongoing issues surrounding the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the UK.

May 18, 2020:

Day 65 of Quarantine

311 Fans never stop they are still making stickers from 311 Day

During the lock down the hardest part was knowing that so many people were struggling with mental health.

My Irises are blooming.

So many wonderful colors in my garden, Plus bees and butterflies.

This is what dinner looks like. kids being crazy

The numbers: More than 4.7 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide, including at least 317,000 deaths.
World health meeting: The World Health Organization’s virtual 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) is being held, with Chinese President Xi Jinping making the case for China's transparency in remarks to the opening ceremony.
World wants answers: More than 100 countries have proposed a draft resolution calling for an independent "evaluation" into the pandemic, which will be presented to the WHO.

May 19, 2020:

Day 66 of Quarantine

311 Cancelling 2020 tours.

This surprised me.

Issiah Finishing the year with a 4.5 GPA

Irises are blooming and they are beautiful and colorful

Chris is buying the boys a truck.

COVID News

In The News:

The numbers: More than 4.8 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide, including at least 322,000 deaths.
Trump's ultimatum: President Donald Trump threatened to permanently pull US funding from the World Health Organization if it does not "commit to major substantive improvements in the next 30 days."
Vaccine boost: Subjects who received Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine had positive early results, with all eight initial trial participants developing antibodies to the virus.
In the US: Trump said he is taking daily doses of hydroxychloroquine. The death toll in the nation has topped 91,000.

May 20, 2020:

Day 67 of Quarantine

My garden is coming to life

Athena made baby out of water balloons, Elizabeth was SO happy.

Huge Bumble Bees

Bentley doesn't like the heat and it's not that hot.

If we are not sewing masks, Athena is now sewing her own clothes.

Ryleigh online concert is on tonight.

The numbers: More than 4.9 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide, including at least 327,000 deaths.
In the US: President Donald Trump defended his use of hydroxychloroquine, an unproven prophylactic for the virus. More than 93,000 people have died in the US.
India surges: The country recorded more than 5,600 new cases in its biggest single-day spike during the pandemic.
Largest single-day rise: WHO's director-general said the agency received more cases reported in the last 24 hours than any time since the outbreak began.

Rise against

May 21, 2020:

Day 68 of Quarantine

COVID- 19 Numbers

I love the colors so much. I'm so happy we took on this project

Celebrating a birthday in COVID-19:

Today we are celebrating Brynlee's Birthday with a drive by, but first we decorate our car

Athena is back at sewing her outfits

Layden lazy couch day... movie day

In The News:

The numbers: More than 5.1 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported worldwide, including more than 332,000 deaths.
Brazil spike: The country recorded its highest number of deaths within 24 hours and surpassed 300,000 total cases on Thursday, according to its health ministry.
In the US: All 50 states have at least partially reopened. More than 94,000 people have died in the nation.

May 22, 2020:

Day 69 of Quarantine

The numbers: More than 5.2 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported worldwide, including over 337,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University. The US makes up more than 1.6 million of those cases.
China abandons GDP target: The world's second largest economy will not set a target for economic growth this year due to the "great uncertainty" of the pandemic.
Latin America spikes: The region reported more new cases than the US or Europe for three days in a row, driven by high numbers in Brazil, Peru and Mexico.
In the US: The nation's top infectious disease expert said it's "conceivable" the US could have a coronavirus vaccine by December

Every day more Irises bloom

Elizabeth is loving the Trampoline

Today with Elizabeth we played, set up the back patio, and worked on the yard

Elizabeth wanted a baby water balloon againm.

Shane, Evan, and Fabi are joining the tennis sessions with Dan

Chalk bed

Lucy is making it an habit of coming outside

Slow the Spread

My Great Grandma's Sister. They look the same.

May 23, 2020:

Day 70 of Quarantine

We need to stay home, stay safe

Great now churches are going to spread the virus

These bees are huge

I get another scrapbook day

Athena is making me watch her shows, I don't mind back she is in my room with me and I love her face

The numbers: More than 5.2 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported worldwide, as well as at least 340,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Brazil spikes: Brazil recorded more than 20,000 new cases within 24 hours, placing it third in the world globally. Only Russia and the US have more confirmed infections.
In the US: The country has more than 1.6 million cases. And a top infectious disease expert said it's "conceivable" the US could have a coronavirus vaccine by December

It's like people dont believe in the virus

Then there is this asshole, golfing while this virus gets more and more out of control.

Peanut

Awesome. We should lock me in my room

Live with Rebelution

I love all the live streams

May 24, 2020:

Day 71 of Quarantine

Jared moved to Alaska with his Girlfriend

Stick Figure. Live Streams

My Beautiful Garden

We order an above ground pool

Today in my whole of scrapbooking I'm making a Album Cover for our 311 Day Trip to Vegas

This event was awesome and funny.

Live with Iration

Memorial Day in a country that doesn't believe in sacrifice unless we are sacrificing the weak so we can get our hair done.

In The News

The numbers: More than 5.3 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported worldwide, as well as at least 343,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
British political aide in hot water: UK PM Boris Johnson said he will not fire a top aide over multiple reported lockdown breaches.
Brazil spikes: Brazil recorded more than 16,500 new cases within 24 hours, meaning the country has the second-highest total number of confirmed cases worldwide after the US.
In the US: The country has more than 1.6 million cases. And a top infectious disease expert said it's "conceivable" the US could have a coronavirus vaccine by December

May 25, 2020:

Day 72 of Quarantine

Yummy

Elizabeth is playing with chalk with Athena but I'm not allowed to play.

Making hand prints

First Elizabeth and then Athena .

I think Athena loves to play dress up with Athena

Colorful

Trying to fill the bird feeder.

In The News:

More than 5.4 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported worldwide, as well as at least 344,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
The US has suspended entry for anyone who has been to Brazil in the previous 14 days, as the number of cases in the South American country spike.
UK leader Boris Johnson said he will not fire a top aide despite multiple reported lockdown breaches.
- WHO warns there could be a second peak, not a second wave: During a media briefing, Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of WHO’s health emergencies program, said the world is “right in the middle of the first wave, globally." Ryan warned that a second peak or wave could come during the normal influenza season, “which will greatly complicate things for disease control.” WHO also announced today that it has temporarily halted studying hydroxychloroquine as a potential Covid-19 treatment in its Solidarity Trial due to safety concerns.
- Trump administration's testing plan continues to place responsibility with states: The Trump administration is promising to buy 100 million testing swabs and vials by the end of the year and distribute them to states as part of the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report to Congress obtained by CNN. But the largest share of the responsibility to ramp up testing remains on the states themselves. Democratic leaders said in a written statement that Trump's plan is "disappointing" and they accused the administration of not taking responsibility for testing on a national scale.
- UK top aide defends lockdown trip: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s top adviser, Dominic Cummings, defended his actions after receiving widespread criticism for traveling more than 250 miles from his London home during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, telling reporters on Monday that he traveled to Durham to ensure the welfare of his child and doesn't regret his decision.
- Americans crowd public places as Covid-19 cases rise in some states: Crowds packed beaches in Florida, Maryland, Georgia, Virginia and Indiana over the Memorial Day weekend — many venturing out without masks and others failing to keep their distance even as officials highlighted the continued importance of both in order to prevent another surge of infections.

May 26, 2020:

Day 73 of Quarantine

Carpet Cleaning my room in preparation for our new rowing machine

We got a pool. Time to set it up

Everyone is helping

Water is going in

S'more

In The News:

The numbers: More than 5.5 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported worldwide, as well as at least 348,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
UK scandal: Prime Minister Boris Johnson's chief aide has refused to apologize for multiple reported lockdown breaches, amid a growing scandal.
US travel suspension: The US has suspended entry for anyone who has been to Brazil in the previous 14 days

May 27, 2020:

Day 74 of Quarantine

COVID has taken a toll on Athena her only socializing is when Elizabeth is here

Elizabeth is loving garden

She pick a flowers

We have a rowing machine

Athena and I came across a kitten walking in circles on the hwy, so we are taking it to get help

Unfortunately we have to send it to the animal shelter.

Its going to take a while to fill up the pool

But that is not going to stop us from playing in it.

In The News:

The numbers: More than 5.6 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported worldwide, as well as at least 353,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Brazil spikes: For two days now, Brazil’s daily new deaths surpassed those in the United States. It now has the second highest number of cases globally.
UK scandal: Junior UK minister Douglas Ross has resigned over the controversy surrounding Boris Johnson's senior adviser, who breached lockdown

May 28, 2020:

Day 75 of Quarantine

Nana is in town and we are having a date at our favorite place

It's getting fuller

So colorful and more different flowers are coming up

News Today:

The numbers: More than 5.7 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported worldwide, as well as more than 358,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
100,000 deaths: The US has passed the bleak milestone. It took less than four months.
Brazil spikes: The Latin American country has the second-highest number of cases globally. Some experts say the toll could quintuple by August.
Russia's health workers face mistrust: Medical staff in Russia are being treated with fear and open hostility, as rumors and conspiracy theories abound
Face masks worn at home can help to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus among people who live together, but it’s only protective before someone starts showing symptoms, according to a study published Thursday in BMJ Global Health.
Disinfecting surfaces regularly was also helpful at reducing spread, the study said.

May 29, 2020:

Day 76 of Quarantine

Elizabeth is ready for the pool but the pool is linking

Playing in our swimsuits

Pool party is the freezing cold water.

Nana is hanging out with us in the garage. Chris and I are putting together our new patio furniture.

The Pool in linking. Not good.

Jared and his girlfriend on a hike.

In The News:
The numbers: More than 5.8 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported worldwide, as well as more 360,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Brazil infection rate accelerates: The Latin American country has the second-highest number of cases globally. Some experts say the toll could quintuple by August.
The world reopens: Spain, Turkey, France, Britain and Brazil have all announced plans to at least partially lift lockdowns and resume businesses. Restrictions are also easing in Asian countries like the Philippines and Japan

Washington will end stay-at-home order on May 31

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said the state’s stay-at-home order will be allowed to expire this Sunday.

“Under this approach, counties will have more flexibility to demonstrate that they have the capability to stay on top of the virus,” Inslee said at a news conference Friday.

The earliest coronavirus hotspots in the United States were in Washington, but Inslee said enough progress has been made to allow more activities.

“This does not mean, obviously, that we’re returning to normal,” Inslee said. “It means that, three months to the day after we declared a state of emergency, we’re successfully moving forward.”

Inslee said counties with few cases may be able to move into phase three soon, but the earliest date would be June 3.

May 30, 2020:

Day 77 of Quarantine

Our pool is making a muddy mess.

Nana and I are painting the gazebo

Making the back patio enjoyable

Boys are making a pathway to the pool

Layden is mowing the lawn

A new table and chairs yay

The pool is freezing but the kids want in

Protest News:

Protests have erupted in at least 30 US cities over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Protesters say they want to see charges for all four police officers involved in the death of Floyd.
One former officer, who was seen in a video with his knee on Floyd's neck, was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter — but protesters and critics believe the charge isn't harsh enough

COVID - 19 News:

The numbers: More than 5.9 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported worldwide, as well as at least 365,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
South America cases rise: Brazil recorded its highest daily increase yet, while Peru announced 6,500 new cases. Brazil's 27,878 coronavirus deaths are the fifth highest of any country, leapfrogging Spain.
US withdraws from WHO: President Donald Trump announced that the US would pull out of the World Health Organization after criticizing the group's response to the coronavirus pandemic and relationship with China

May 31, 2020:

Day 78 of Quarantine

In The News:

The numbers: More than 6.1 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported worldwide, including at least 371,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
South America cases rise: Brazil has more than 514,000 coronavirus cases. The country's 29,314 coronavirus deaths are the fourth highest of any country, trailing the US, the UK and Italy.
Mass gatherings: The World Health Organization releases new guidance for large congregations of people amid the coronavirus pandemic, including holding them outdoors where possible and limiting attendance to those who are healthy

Protest:

Protests erupt for a sixth day across the US over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
At least 40 cities have imposed curfews and National Guard members have been activated in 15 states and Washington, DC.
One former officer, who was seen with his knee on Floyd's neck, was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter — but protesters say the charge isn't harsh enough, and are demanding charges for the other officers involved