Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 September

  September 1, 2020: Day 171 of COVID-19 -First Day of School

First day of school in a public school but it looks a lot like homeschooling. We are 100% online. Lucky for us the kids had been homeschooled so they are familiar with learning from home. 

Getting going. Ryleigh is in the kitchen, Athena is in her room on her new desk, Layden is in his room, and Issiah makes me very happy by working in one of my new study areas. 

Back to school pictures are interesting, as the kids were in the PJ's and they had to get dress for the pictures. 

Athena is 8th grade, last year of middle school. Layden is a freshman, first year of high school.

Issiah and Ryleigh are in 11th grade. 

    

Huge Moon. 

COVID-19 News:

• More than 6 million cases of coronavirus have been reported in the US, and more than 184,000 people have died.
• A National Institutes of Health panel says doctors should not treat convalescent plasma as a standard of care for Covid-19 until more study has been done. 
• Three vaccines are now in phase three trials in the US. British drugmaker AstraZeneca announced Monday its vaccine candidate had entered this phase.
• India's infection rate has increased exponentially in recent weeks. It took almost six months for the country to record 1 million cases, another three weeks to hit 2 million, and only 16 more days to hit 3 million.

Protest  News:

President Trump will visit Kenosha, Wisconsin, today as the city simmers with unrest after the police shooting of Jacob Blake and more ugly incidents in its aftermath. A volunteer group reports nine members were arrested by Kenosha police on their way to deliver food and water to protesters. Similar demonstrations have persisted around Portland, Oregon, where two sheriffs say they won't send deputies to rein in the protests due to what they consider a lack of support from city officials. Many have been waiting for President Trump to condemn the actions of his supporters in Portland and Kenosha after violent clashes in the two cities, but he has so far refused to do so. Joe Biden has spoken out against the violence.

  September 2, 2020: Day 172 of COVID-19

School, work, tennis practice, and I'm trying to reach my goals. Other than that we are not doing all that much. 

Athena is trying another face mask. 

COVID-19 News:

• The US continues to lead the world in total coronavirus cases with more than 6 million infections.
• Iowa has the highest rate of coronavirus cases in the US, a White House coronavirus task force report sent to state officials warned.
• The US will not participate in an international vaccine effort because the initiative is tied to the World Health Organization and China, the White House said.
• A National Institutes of Health panel says doctors should not treat convalescent plasma as a standard of care for Covid-19 until more studies have been done.

  September 3, 2020: Day 173 of COVID-19

I was so sick and couldn't sleep all night. I woke up and knew I had a fever. I feel terrible. Hopely it's not COVID. 

I'm so sad I can't go to the boys tennis match. Ryleigh won his match, Issiah lost his match. It was a good match. Thanks to fabi giving my a play by play. 

Athena is baking and can't find the vanilla. I'm too sick to go down stairs so this is how I show her where its at. 

I've slept most of the day, but I'm trying to wake up and watch a movie. 

Watching Chris sleep like a creepy person. 

COVID-19 News:

• The CDC has told public health officials around the US to prepare to distribute a potential coronavirus vaccine as soon as late October.
• Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging people to stay safe during the upcoming Labor Day holiday to avoid another spike.
• In Europe, coronavirus cases are "almost back" to March levels, the director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said.
• India reported more than 83,000 cases in the country's highest daily spike in new Covid-19 infections.

This most STOP. 

  September 4, 2020: Day 174 of COVID-19

10 Years have gone by. 

Can't believe he's almost 15 years old. 

After the fever, I'm getting a COVID-19 test again. 

I feel GREAT today, the fever came and went so fast. But today I want to help Athena set up her room. She got the rest of her stuff in the mail today. 

Progress.

DIY. 

Looking great. 

COVID-19 News

• A key model predicts 410,000 US coronavirus deaths by January 1, which would mean another 224,000 Americans lost in the next four months.
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has told public health officials to prepare to distribute a potential coronavirus vaccine as soon as late October.
• Brazil's coronavirus cases surpassed 4 million as a growing number of infections continue to be recorded throughout the country.
• New Zealand has recorded its first Covid-19 death in more than three months.

  September 5, 2020: Day 175 of COVID-19

School, work, tennis, and scrapbooking. Life is good. 

My beautiful Daughter. 

COVID-19 News

• A key model predicts 410,000 US coronavirus deaths by Jan. 1, which would mean another 224,000 Americans lost over the next four months.
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has told public health officials to prepare to distribute a potential vaccine as soon as late October.
• India surged past 4 million total cases on Saturday, after recording its highest single-day jump in infections.

  September 6, 2020: Day 176 of COVID-19

Chris is gardening. Look at all our kale. 

The smoke it SOOOO bad today.

It's raining ashes. 

This is so funny because its true. 

COVID-19 News: 

• US states should be prepared to distribute a coronavirus vaccine by Nov. 1 "just in case" one is ready, US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said.
• Melbourne, Australia will remain under a strict lockdown until at least Sept. 28, despite a fall in new Covid-19 cases.
• India reported 90,632 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday -- the highest single-day rise in infections since the pandemic hit the country.

  September 7, 2020: Day 177 of COVID-19

Things are getting crazy, the pandemic is not getting under control, the protest is emotionally painful as our government doesn't care about their pain, fires every where, and air quality is terrible. And my family just lives our new normal. I'm scrapbook. I love my hobby. 

Yes tennis is on. 

SNOW??? Tomorrow?? it's 99 degrees today. 

COVID-19 News:

• It's Labor Day in the US, and events are in full swing — and many include the large crowds health experts feared. 
• States should be prepared to distribute a coronavirus vaccine by Nov. 1 "just in case" one is ready, US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said.
• India has surpassed Brazil as the country with the second-highest number of confirmed infections after it reported 90,802 cases today — its highest daily spike.

  September 8, 2020: Day 178 of COVID-19

Sure enough it's snowing and freezing outside. Yay, warm clothes, fire place, tennis on the TV, and blogging. 

COVID-19 News:

• Drug giant AstraZeneca paused a trial of its coronavirus vaccine because of an unexplained illness in one of the volunteers.
• Nine biopharmaceutical companies signed an unusual pledge to uphold "high ethical standards," suggesting they won’t seek premature government approval for Covid-19 vaccines.
• US federal officials have cast skepticism on President Trump's predictions that a coronavirus vaccine could be available to Americans by Election Day.

  September 9, 2020: Day 179 of COVID-19

US Open. And they are doing it right to keep the players safe. I absolutely love Osaka and what she stands for. BLM 

September snow storm while ashes fall from the fires. 

I love tennis. !!!

Chris moved the work out equipment down stairs. 

COVID-19 News

• President Trump knew in early February coronavirus was dangerous, highly contagious, airborne and "deadly," according to an audio recording from Bob Woodward.
• Drug giant AstraZeneca paused a trial of its coronavirus vaccine because of an unexplained illness in one of the volunteers.
• In the US, Republicans trimmed-down a stimulus bill yesterday, more than a month after negotiations over the next economic aid package stalled in Congress.
• UK PM Boris Johnson announced new measures to reduce the number of people legally allowed to socially gather in England.

  September 10, 2020: Day 180 of COVID-19

Snow is dried up, and tennis practice is on. 

Scrapbooking and Tennis, today is awesome. 

COVID-19 News:

• President Trump knew in early February coronavirus was dangerous, highly contagious, airborne and "deadly," according to an audio recording from journalist Bob Woodward.
• The decision to pause AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine trial because of a potential adverse event in one volunteer shows the safety monitoring system is working, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
• India reported a fresh highest daily spike of 95,735 new cases. Only the US has confirmed more infections.

  September 11, 2020: Day 181 of COVID-19

We Remember

Last match of the season...Senior Day. We are playing Mountain View. Layden lost is first match and won his first match. Issiah gave his match away to Evan. And Ryleigh Won his match. Ryleigh is undefended....MVP.

Layden was there cheering his brother on making Ryleigh so thankful for his support. 

Tennis Buddies.

I like this banner. 

Athena went to the horses with Tessa. I think she wants to get back in to riding. 

COVID-19 News:

• An ensemble forecast by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now projects there will be up to 217,000 Covid-19 deaths in the US by Oct. 3.
• People who may have relaxed social distancing precautions over Labor Day weekend should get tested for the virus, Dr. Deborah Birx said.
• India reported a new highest daily increase today with 96,551 new Covid-19 cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

  September 12, 2020: Day 182 of COVID-19

US Open Finals. Osaka won. YES!!

COVID-19 News

• An ensemble forecast by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now projects there will be up to 217,000 Covid-19 deaths in the US by Oct. 3.
• The United States is nowhere near "rounding the corner" of Covid-19 cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said in response to President Trump's comments about the virus.
• India reported a new highest daily increase Saturday with 97,570 new Covid-19 cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
• Several anti-lockdown protesters have been arrested in Melbourne, Australia and more demonstrations are scheduled across Europe.

  September 13, 2020: Day 183 of COVID-19

Athena is back at the horses, today she is riding. Yay. I hope she loves it. 

US Open Men's finals. 

COVID-19 News:

• The US is nowhere near "rounding the corner" of Covid-19 cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said in response to President Trump's comments about the virus.
• India reported more than 94,000 new Covid-19 infections on Sunday, a slight fall from the previous day's record high.
• The Oxford University coronavirus vaccine trials will resume after being halted by an unexplained illness in one volunteer, the university said in a statement Saturday.
• The Australian state of Victoria begins to slowly ease coronavirus restrictions on Sunday night, as infection numbers continue to drop.

  September 14, 2020: Day 184 of COVID-19

Back at the Horses. I think she love the cowgirl lifestyle. 

While Athena rides I scrapbook. I'm trying to get current. 

News Hair.

I'm getting a hysterectomy. Schedule for October 28th.

Photo shoot. Cowgirl looks good on her. 

COVID-19 News

• The World Health Organization reported the highest single-day increase in global infections since the pandemic began on Sunday.
• The US is nowhere near "rounding the corner" of Covid-19 cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said in response to President Trump's comments about the virus.
• India reported more than 94,000 new infections Sunday, a slight fall from Saturday's new daily high.
• The Oxford University coronavirus vaccine trials will resume after being halted by an unexplained illness in one volunteer, the university said in a statement Saturday.

  September 15, 2020: Day 185 of COVID-19

Skylar and Brynlee wanted us to see the pictures of them riding horses. 

COVID-19 News:

• More than 29 million cases of coronavirus have been reported globally, and at least 931,000 people have died from the virus, according to Johns Hopkins University.
• Nearly 550,000 children in the US have been diagnosed with Covid-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to two health groups.
• The pandemic has set back progress toward achieving some of the UN's sustainable development goals by decades, a new report from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says.

  September 16, 2020: Day 186 of COVID-19

• The novel coronavirus may have circulated in the US as early as December, about a month earlier than believed by the CDC, according to researchers with UCLA.
• India has topped 5 million Covid-19 cases after reporting 1 million new infections in just 11 days. Only the US has recorded more cases.
• It might not be until 2022 when the world can begin thinking about returning to "pre-Covid" life, WHO's chief scientist said.

Athena hasn't stopped talking about the horses.

  September 17, 2020: Day 187 of COVID-19

We are up early heading to HS Tennis Regional Tournament. There is heavy smoke in the air. 

One match down. Issiah won with a huge and strong win.

Ryleigh won his first win.

Ryliegh won both his matches and is going to state, Issiah lost his second match and will fight it out tomorrow for 3rd place.

COVID-19 News:

• Vaccine timeline: Even if a vaccine for Covid-19 was released now, it would take six to nine months for enough people to receive it to create immunity, the US CDC director said.
• Global toll: Worldwide coronavirus cases have surpassed 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins University's tally. The US, India and Brazil together account for more than 50% of the world's Covid-19 cases.
• New restrictions in Europe: Wales locked down one of its biggest regions, and France closed more than 80 schools after a jump in Covid-19 cases. Madrid announced new restrictions following an uptick in infections.

  September 18, 2020: Day 188 of COVID-19

What a day. Issiah came out strong and won his match. Issiah got 3rd place for single 2. Great Job Issiah. 

Ryleigh, had us on the edge of our seats, lost his first set 3-6, won the second set 6-2, was doen 1-5 love-30 to come back and win 7-5. Ryleigh got first place. 

We are going to State. Ryleigh got first place, our doubles 1 got 2nd places, double 3 got second place. 

I was so proud when they called his name I couldn't cheer, I cried.

Coach Dan Roller came to cheer Ryleigh on. I love how invested in the boys he is. 

Red Robbins. Winners. 

Issiah is having a hard year. He dropped his burger on the floor, after the first one was burnt. 

COVID-19 News:

• President Donald Trump claimed there will be enough vaccines for all Americans by April.
• That contradicts the CDC director's timeline. Earlier this week, he said the American public could expect to start seeing results from widespread vaccination in the second or third quarter of 2021.
• CDC's ensemble forecast now projects there will be up to 218,000 coronavirus deaths in the US by Oct. 10.
• The World Health Organization warned that coronavirus cases are surging alarmingly in Europe, with infections spiking to new highs

  September 19, 2020: Day 189 of COVID-19

• Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died. She was 87.
• Ginsburg, the second woman appointed to the bench, achieved an icon status, particularly among young lawyers — and her dissents enhanced her prominence.
• Her death — less than seven weeks before Election Day — has set the stage for a political fight over the future of the court. 

• Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday from complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer.

  Ginsburg was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2009. Earlier this year, she announced a recurrence of the cancer, having discovered lesions on her liver. 

  Experts say that about 95% of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer will die from it. There are currently no general screening tools for pancreatic cancer, and there are often no symptoms in the early stages, when the tumor would be most treatable. The cancer is often discovered at more advanced stages, sometimes when it has spread to other organs, known as metastasis. 

  The National Cancer Institute named pancreatic cancer as the third-leading cause of death from cancers, after lung and colorectal cancers in 2018.  The institute says that about 10% of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer will survive for five years or more.

  The American Cancer Society estimates 57,600 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2020 and 47,050 will die due to the cancer. 

  Some context: Ginsburg is the second icon lost this year who battled with pancreatic cancer. 

  Civil rights icon and late US Democratic Representative John Lewis was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer last year and died this July. 

  Higher rates of pancreatic cancer are seen in men and African Americans. The risk of pancreatic cancer also increases with age. The average age of diagnosis is 71, and nearly 90% of patients are older than 55. 

Photos of the kids on the Chsaa website. So cool. 

This poor kid had to play Issiah 4 times this season, and each time Issiah crushed his dreams.

Issiah and Fabi are celebrating their 1 year anniversary. 

COVID-19 News:

• President Donald Trump claimed there will be enough vaccines for all Americans by April.
• That contradicts the CDC director's timeline. Earlier this week, he said the American public could expect to start seeing results from widespread vaccination in the second or third quarter of 2021.
• CDC's ensemble forecast now projects there will be up to 218,000 coronavirus deaths in the US by Oct. 10.
• The World Health Organization warned that coronavirus cases are surging alarmingly in Europe, with infections spiking to new highs.

  September 20, 2020: Day 190 of COVID-19 - Papa John's Birthday

Chris is helping Fabi with college applications. 

Ryleigh loves Tennis more than me. 

I won my mixed doubles match. Yay. 

Fabi sent me a picture of her car set up up for their 1 year anniversary at the drive in movies. 

COVID-19 News:

• The US has surpassed 200,000 coronavirus deaths, accounting for around a fifth of all Covid-19-related fatalities recorded worldwide.
• Many European governments have imposed strict local measures and begun weighing further lockdowns in a bid to halt a second wave of the pandemic.
• Johnson & Johnson just announced its one-dose vaccine has entered phase 3 of its trial.
• Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying before a Senate committee on the Trump administration's coronavirus response. You can follow the hearing live here

  September 21, 2020: Day 191 of COVID-19

Ryleigh and I are having a date at snoozes. I'm just so proud of him and his growth. We had a wonderful time having small talk and watching tennis on his phone. 

COVID-19 News:

• The US is nearing the grim milestone of 200,000 coronavirus deaths.
• The CDC abruptly reverted to its previous guidance about how coronavirus is transmitted, after saying on Friday that coronavirus can spread through the air.
• The World Health Organization warned that coronavirus cases are surging alarmingly in Europe, with infections spiking to new highs.

  September 22, 2020: Day 192 of COVID-19

Issiah and I are up early and he is taking his driver's test today. He wasn't in a rush to get his licenses but he's playing football and Chris and I are not driving he to and from practice.  

He passes. 

Lunch at my favorite sandwich place. 

This is crazy.  I came out of the gas station to this happening. guns out. 

COVID-19 News:

• The US has surpassed 200,000 coronavirus deaths, accounting for around a fifth of all Covid-19-related fatalities recorded worldwide.
• The CDC abruptly reverted to its previous guidance about how coronavirus is transmitted, after saying on Friday that the virus can spread through the air.
• Many European governments have imposed strict local measures and begun weighing further lockdowns in a bid to halt a second wave of the pandemic.
• Pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues in England will have to close by 10 p.m. local time each night to tackle the surge in cases in the country.

  September 23, 2020: Day 193 of COVID-19

Issiah and I got up early to go get his Driver's License. With COVID I wasn't allowed in with him, so I text him funny things while he was inside. 

Driving himself to football practice for the first time. Be Safe sweet-heart.

200,000 deaths in the US

Huge poster board of the Regional Tennis Championship Draw. 

Voting is right around the concern. 

Athena's Instragram.

She is so beautiful and fun. 

COVID-19 Update:

• The US has surpassed 200,000 coronavirus deaths, accounting for around a fifth of all Covid-19-related fatalities recorded worldwide.
• Many European governments have imposed strict local measures and begun weighing further lockdowns in a bid to halt a second wave of the pandemic.
• Johnson & Johnson announced its one-dose vaccine has entered phase 3 of its trial.

Sneak peak . High School Pictures.

• RBG News:
• Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's body is lying in repose at the Supreme Court today and tomorrow.
• On Friday, she'll become the first woman in history to lie in state in the US Capitol.
• Ginsburg died last week at the age of 87 due to complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer. She served on the court for more than 27 years.

  September 24, 2020: Day 194 of COVID-19

COVID-19 News:

• Johnson & Johnson announced its one-dose vaccine has entered phase 3 of its trial.
• A "large proportion" of the US will not be vaccinated for Covid-19 this year, said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert.
• The CDC said thousands of commercial flight passengers may have been exposed to coronavirus since the start of 2020.

Layden, Ryleigh, and I are having a sushi date. I love these moments and Layden is so happy to share this sushi place with Ryleigh

Issiah is off to his football game. We can't go but I know he will do great, he is a talented hard working boy. 

Off to Pueblo for Tennis State Champion.  

Got to the hotel, I think it's safe to take off our mask in our room. 

Dinner with the team members who made it to state. Payton, and Dave Number 1 doubles. Jason and Regan (Number 3 doubles)  also made it but couldn't play due to a COVID exposure. 

  September 25, 2020: Day 195 of COVID-19

Day 1 of Tennis State Champions. The boys are nerves, but excited. 

Jerseys are awesome. Might be the only cool thing the coach did.

Dad and I couldn't help but to get Ryleigh merchandise

Waiting and watching Neil. 

Ryleigh had a tough mental game. He lost the match and is taking it really hard. 

Dinner. We are still celebrating Ryleigh's success by getting to State. He had a great season. 

Our Favorite dessert.

Chilling at the hotel

COVID News:

• The US is still in its first Covid-19 wave and should be prepared for the "challenge" of fall and winter, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ensemble forecast now projects there will be up to 226,000 coronavirus deaths in the United States by Oct. 17.
• Poland and the Czech Republic saw new record numbers of Covid-19 cases identified as cases throughout Europe continue to spike.
• The World Health Organization warned that more than 80% of cases of Covid-19 in Africa could be asymptomatic.

  September 26, 2020: Day 196 of COVID-19

Getting up and headed home. We thought we might stay and watch the finals but Ryleigh wants to go home. 

A rock hit my window

Issiah dressing up Fabi to play Footbal with him.

 

COVID News: 

• The United States could see an explosion in Covid-19 cases as fall and winter set in, health experts warn. The country surpassed 7 million coronavirus cases yesterday
• Police told anti-lockdown protesters gathering in central London to maintain social distancing and warned that violence will not be tolerated.
• The health minister of the Australian state of Victoria has resigned after being blamed for mishandling quarantine hotels.

  September 27, 2020: Day 197 of COVID-19

COVID News

• The United States could see an explosion in Covid-19 cases as fall and winter set in, health experts warn. The country surpassed 7 million coronavirus cases on Friday.
• Dr. Anthony Fauci said it is unlikely that political interference will play a role in the approval process of a Covid-19 vaccine.
• Florida's governor signed an executive order on Friday allowing restaurants and bars to begin operating at 100% capacity.
• The Australian city of Melbourne is easing some coronavirus restrictions, including ending a curfew and changes to public outdoor gatherings.

  September 28, 2020: Day 198 of COVID-19

COVID News

• More than 1 million people across the world have died since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University's tally.
• The United States could see an explosion in Covid-19 cases as fall and winter set in, health experts warn. The country surpassed 7 million coronavirus cases on Friday.
• Dr. Anthony Fauci said Covid-19 vaccinations could "very likely" start in November or December. But it could still be a while until the US is back to normal.
• India surpassed 6 million coronavirus cases on Monday. The country has recorded 5 million infections in the past two months alone.

Ryleigh wants it, and we want it for Ryleigh too. So today he is trying out for Meadows tennis high perform team. He made it. He played like we knew he could. We are so proud of him.

  September 29, 2020: Day 199 of COVID-19

Off to get a breast UltraSound, which they found something. But it will take 3 weeks to get the result. I think a got scammed. 

Luckily after the Ultrasound I went to Good Samaritan Breast Center to get a 3D mammogram. 

First Presidential Debate. Wasn't this a joke. 

• President Trump and Joe Biden faced off in a chaotic debate that devolved into an unrelenting volley of personal attacks and interruptions.
• The candidates were asked about the Supreme Court, economy, coronavirus pandemic, race and violence, their records and integrity of the election. 
• CNN holds candidates equally accountable by pointing out what's true and what's not. Our fact check team is reviewing the claims made by the candidates in tonight's debate. 

COVID News:

• More than 1 million people across the world have died since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University's tally.
• President Trump formally announced a plan to disperse the 150 million rapid coronavirus tests first promoted by the White House in August.
• The United States could see an explosion in Covid-19 cases as fall and winter set in, health experts warn. The country surpassed 7 million coronavirus cases on Friday.

  September 30, 2020: Day 200 of COVID-19

Here I go again, breast Ultrasound. They did a full Breast Ultrasound didn't give me any information and sent my home.  Got a call at the end of day saying they found a Birad 0 and I had to come back in, to set an appointment. 

Family Conversation. 

COVID-19 News

• More than 1 million people across the world have died since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University's tally.
• Multiple European countries that were badly affected early in the pandemic are now battling to rein in a second wave.
• More than 63 million people in India may have contracted Covid-19, health authorities said — about 10 times higher than the official tally.
• The United States could see an explosion in Covid-19 cases as fall and winter set in, health experts are warning.

• Presidential DeBates Coverages:
• Last night's showdown: President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden faced off in a chaotic presidential debate filled with interruptions and insults.
• SCOTUS fight: Trump selected Amy Coney Barrett as his Supreme Court nominee, kicking off a contentious battle over the fate of the court.
• Voting 101: The election is only weeks away. CNN's got answers to your questions about voting — and how Covid-19 is impacting the process.