Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 October

   October 1, 2020: Day 201 of COVID-19

• 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.
• Two major US airline companies are cutting thousands of jobs as the pandemic continues to devastate the aviation industry and a federal aid plan stalls. 
• Multiple European countries that were badly affected early in the pandemic are now battling to rein in a second wave. Madrid will go into a form of lockdown amid rise in cases.

   October 2, 2020: Day 202 of COVID-19

• COVID-19 Update: Breaking News:
• President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump test positive for Covid-19. Follow all the latest on the news from the White House here.
• The world is reacting, with global leaders wishing the President and the first lady a swift recovery.
• Stocks in Europe and US futures fall after Trump's announcement.
• Europe battles surge in Covid-19 infections with new restrictions. Paris may follow Madrid into full lockdown next week as the pandemic worsens.

I'm getting a lung test for my coughing.

  October 3, 2020: Day 203 of COVID-19

COVID-19 News:

• President Trump is at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he will spend "the next few days."
• Trump tweeted a video Saturday evening thanking the center's staff, adding that he feels "much better now."
• Earlier today, a source told reporters that Trump's "vitals over last 24 hours were very concerning and the next 48 hours will be critical."
• Three Republican senators, Kellyanne Conway, Bill Stepien and Gov. Chris Christie are among others who have tested positive.

  October 4, 2020: Day 204 of COVID-19

COVID-19 News:

• President Trump is at Walter Reed medical center and could be discharged as early as Monday, according to his physicians.
• Over the course of Trump's illness, he experienced "two episodes of transient drops in his oxygen saturation" and was given a steroid.
• Trump rode past supporters in his motorcade outside of Walter Reed late Sunday afternoon, and tweeted a video saying he is getting “great reports” from his doctors

A great day to be in bed. 

  October 5, 2020: Day 205 of COVID-19

Layden and I are having a date at Snooze, our favorite breakfast spot.

Layden has a dentist appointment

COVID-19 News:

• President Trump returned to the White House and posed mask-less for a photo op after recklessly downplaying his illness earlier today.
• Trump's physician said the President's evaluations and "clinical status" supports his return home, even though he is not "entirely out of the woods yet."
• Over the course of Trump's illness, he experienced "two episodes of transient drops in his oxygen saturation" and was given a steroid, his doctors said.

October 6, 2020: Day 206 of COVID-19

Off to a Doctor appointment to talk about getting my hysterotomy. The parking lot was full of cars waiting to get a COVID test. 

I took Nana to lunch today. Street Tacos

These two are being very goofy

Halloween Decoration going on. 

Nana and I are trying a new floor wax remover. It's working. 

COVID-19 Updates:

• President Trump has ordered his negotiators to halt talks with Democrats over a new Covid-19 stimulus package, after the two sides struggled for months to reach a deal.
• Trump meanwhile continues to recover at the White House from Covid-19. 
• As Europe contends with resurgent outbreaks, the World Health Organization has warned that coronavirus fatigue is setting in across the continent.

October 7, 2020: Day 207 of COVID-19

Chris is taking me to my diagnostic breast ultrasound. This was terrible as I was in so much pain from a developing UTR I can't focus on the information they were giving me. What I was told is a fatty nodule had a peak causing a shadow. All Clear. Although I'm schedule to see a breast specialist.    

I spent most of the day in pain for the bladder\

I did feel a bit better in the afternoon to do a couple scrapbook pages and have a lovely conversation with Layden.

Chris and I did a power hours on the floor. Looking great. 

VP Presidential Debate. Lets hope its not a shit show.

COVID -19 News:

• President Trump has ordered his negotiators to halt talks with Democrats over a new Covid-19 stimulus package, after the two sides struggled for months to reach a deal. Trump meanwhile continues to recover at the White House from Covid-19. 
• Half of US states are reporting increased Covid-19 cases. Some leaders are now pushing new measures.
• The Czech Republic has surpassed Spain for the most Covid-19 cases per capita in Europe, as the continent continues to struggle with a second wave.

VP Presidential Debate

• Mike Pence and Kamala Harris faced off in the only general election vice presidential debate of 2020. They sparred over Trump's coronavirus response, climate change, police reform and the Supreme Court.
• They were separated by acrylic glass barriers and given a distance of 12 feet.
• Fact check: CNN holds elected officials and candidates accountable by pointing out what's true and what's not. Follow our latest fact checks and context of the debate.

October 8, 2020: Day 208 of COVID-19

Today I got to scrapbook today. I'm working on my COVID album. 

It's Fabi's 18th Birthday and Issiah is headed to Fabi's house to celebration.

COVID-19 News

• The CDC's ensemble forecast projects there will be 224,000 to 233,000 coronavirus deaths in the US by Oct. 31.
• President Trump said his coronavirus infection was a "blessing from God" because it educated him about potential drugs to treat the disease.
• Regeneron has applied to the FDA for emergency use authorization for its experimental monoclonal antibody therapy, which was given to Trump.

October 9 2020: Day 209 of COVID-19

COVID-19 News

• The world has recorded its highest number of daily Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began, fueled by a second wave in Europe.
• President Trump has been cleared by his doctor to resume public engagements, but there are still unanswered questions about his health.
• The World Food Programme won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize as the world grapples with a pandemic-induced food crisis.
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October 10 2020: Day 210 of COVID-19

Chris and I had a date at snooze. Yummy. 

We surprised Fabi with a birthday party and gifts.  

Gifts, yummy food.

Family Goals

COVID-19 News:

• The world has recorded its highest number of daily Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began, fueled by a second wave in Europe.
• A new report by the Council on Foreign Relations has accused governments around the world of not being ready for a pandemic, saying there was the “illusion — but not the reality — of preparedness."
• President Trump has been cleared by his doctor to resume public engagements, but there are still unanswered questions about his health.

October 11 2020: Day 211 of COVID-19

COVID-19 News:

• Trump's physician has cleared him to return to an active schedule, but has not said whether the US President has produced a negative coronavirus test.
• The US saw its highest number of daily coronavirus cases since August, which physicians fear could be the start of the "dreaded second wave."
• India topped 7 million Covid-19 cases Sunday, according to its Health Ministry, confirming 74,383 new infections in the past 24 hours.
• Brazil's death toll surpassed 150,000 — only the US has more Covid-19 fatalities.

Ryleigh is watching a lot of tennis. 

October 12 2020: Day 212 of COVID-19

Athena is at the horse with her friend Tessa. She is really getting in to it. 

I'm with Ryleigh at his tennis practice waiting in the waiting room.

COVID-19 News;

• More than half of US states are seeing an increase in new coronavirus cases, with five states reporting a jump of more than 50% in one week.
• President Trump tested negative for Covid-19 on consecutive days and is "not infectious to others," White House physician Dr. Sean Conley said.
• India’s health minister urged people to celebrate upcoming festivals from home as the country topped 7 million confirmed coronavirus cases.
• The French cities of Toulouse and Montpellier will be added to the "maximum alert" category as of Tuesday after a rise in cases.

October 13 2020: Day 213 of COVID-19

Chris and I are filling out our voting ballet together. I love the Chris ask me how I feel on topics that have to do with the female body. 

Layden came into my room to hang out and have a little talk. I love this kid.

COVID Update:

• With 33 US states reporting a rise in new Covid-19 cases, local officials worry this could be the beginning of the coming surge experts have warned about.
• President Trump tested negative for coronavirus on consecutive days and is "not infectious to others," the White House physician said.
• Johnson & Johnson is pausing the advanced clinical trial of its experimental coronavirus vaccine because of an unexplained illness in one of the volunteers.
• The UK government has been accused of ignoring advice from its own scientists to consider a short lockdown three weeks ago

October 14 2020: Day 214 of COVID-19

I've drop off our ballets.

• COVID News:
• Small gatherings are a growing source of Covid-19 spread in the US, a leading health expert said. At least 36 states report increased cases and hospitalizations.
• Global coronavirus cases have surpassed 38 million, with the US, India and Brazil accounting for more than half of the world's recorded infections.
• Drugmaker Eli Lilly said it is pausing its trial of a coronavirus combination antibody treatment for safety reasons

I'm Scrapbooking and finding the cool ideas for my scrapbook.

BTW. Chris is the best husband ever and got my a photo scanner. Looks like I'm be scanning photos all Day. 

October 15 2020: Day 215 of COVID-19

I took my new scanner and drove to pueblo to see Grandma and Grandpa to scan Grandma's pictures. But I was so busy I forgot to take a picture of The grandparents. I'm so sad.

• COVID News:
• European countries are seeing a surge in Covid-19 cases with Germany and the Czech Republic reporting single-day highs of new infections.
• Tighter restrictions are coming for London, and a nighttime curfew will take effect in some French cities starting Saturday.
• A vaccine is still the best way to bring an end to the pandemic in the United States, health experts say, adding that pursuing herd immunity through infections would be dangerous.

October 16 2020: Day 216 of COVID-19

Nana is in town to help me through my surgery, tonight we are having family game night. 

COVID News:

• The US has surpassed 8 million Covid-19 cases and is averaging more than 50,000 daily new infections — a sign the country is in for a tough winter, experts say.
• Hundreds of thousands of American workers filed for unemployment benefits last week on a seasonally-adjusted basis, according to the Department of Labor.
• Tighter restrictions are coming into effect in London, and a nighttime curfew will take effect in some French cities starting Saturday, as cases surge in Europe.

October 17 2020: Day 217 of COVID-19

Colorado Fires are terrible. 

Nana and did a big grocery shopping are Costco. 

Football practice

COVID-19 Updates

• At least 10 US states reported their highest single-day tallies of new Covid-19 infections Friday, and the country reported its highest one-day total since July.
• Tighter restrictions are coming into effect in London, and a nighttime curfew began in some French cities on Saturday, as cases surge in Europe.
• The number of coronavirus deaths globally has surpassed 1.1 million, according to Johns Hopkins University.

October 18 2020: Day 218 of COVID-19

Chris and I lived steamed Rise Against. 

Athena is making yummy bananas on the floor.

Issiah came home and couoldn't wait to show Nana videos of him playing football

COVID-19 News:

• Coronavirus cases are surging across the US, and just two states — Missouri and Vermont — recorded a more than 10% improvement in the average number of reported cases over the past week.
• A nighttime curfew came into effect in some French cities on Saturday, as regions across Europe impose tougher rules to fight a second wave on the continent.
• A global study by the World Health Organization concluded remdesivir, the experimental antiviral drug, has little to no effect on the recovery of hospitalized coronavirus patients. WHO called the results "disappointing."

October 19 2020: Day 219 of COVID-19

I had an early morning appointment in Denver for a Breast specialist. The skys looking south are clear this morning. The fires have been terrible. Finally blue skys

But the fires are far from over. 

Athena has her first horseback riding lesson today. She did fantastic it.

COVID News:

• The global count of coronavirus cases have passed 40 million, according to Johns Hopkins University. 
• While Covid-19 infections continue to soar across the US, Dr. Anthony Fauci said following public health measures is the way out of the crisis. 
• As cases also rise across Europe, some cities in the UK, France, Spain are resisting centralized efforts to impose tighter regulations.

October 20 2020: Day 220 of COVID-19

I came to watch Ryleigh at his High Performance Practice. Gosh he looks great. 

I got in some scrapbooking.

COVID-19 Updates:

• More than half of US states are reporting a rise in new infections in what experts say is the dreaded fall surge.
• The US' seven-day average of new daily cases was above 58,300 as of yesterday — a level not seen since the first week of August.
• As cases also rise across Europe, some cities in the UK, France, Spain are resisting centralized efforts to impose tighter regulations.

October 21 2020: Day 221 of COVID-19

Another Doctors Appointment. 

And another day of scrapbooking.

COVID-19 News:

• A leading health expert says US Covid-19 cases will begin to rapidly accelerate in a week. Another top doctor said it is going to be a difficult winter.
• As cases also rise across Europe, some cities in the UK, France, Spain are resisting centralized efforts to impose tighter regulations.

October 22 2020: Day 222 of COVID-19

Halloween in COVID.

It's a great week... more scrapbooking

2nd Presidential Debate

• President Trump and Joe Biden faced off in their final 2020 presidential debate.
• The candidates sparred over the coronavirus pandemic, immigration and foreign policy.
• Fact check: CNN holds elected officials and candidates accountable by pointing out what's true and what's not. Follow our latest fact checks and context of the debate.

COVID-19 News:

• Doctors say this fall and winter will likely see the virus' worst surge yet in the US, which recorded its highest daily death toll in more than a month Wednesday.
• As infections soar in Europe, new restrictions to curb the virus' spread there include the continent's strictest lockdown in Ireland and an overnight curfew for Rome.
• Spain surpassed 1 million cases Wednesday, the same day both Germany and the UK reported a record increase in infections.

October 23 2020: Day 223 of COVID-19

Colorado Fires

COVID-19 News:

• More than two dozen US states are reporting rising Covid-19 cases, and new White House task force reports show a worsening of the pandemic across several regions of the country.
• Drugmaker AstraZeneca will resume the trial of its experimental coronavirus vaccine in the US, which has been on hold since September.
• Europe is fighting a seemingly unstoppable second wave of the virus with several countries imposing new restrictions in response to surging infections.

October 24 2020: Day 224 of COVID-19

Athena is spending the day riding horses with Tessa

Family Games

COVID-19 News:

• Coronavirus cases are rising in the US, and health care officials say their staff and facilities are struggling to support burgeoning numbers of patients.
• The UK is set to receive its first batch of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in the coming hours, England's deputy chief medical officer said today, one day after the country authorized it.
• Dr. Anthony Fauci said the British regulators who authorized that vaccine Wednesday did not scrutinize the trial data as carefully as the US FDA is doing in its review

October 25 2020: Day 225 of COVID-19- Halloween celebration

I have surgery in 3 day and will be recovering on Halloween, so Chris and I decided to make a fun early Halloween Celebrations.

Issiah and Fabi made us breakfast arepas for the family.  A new family favorite, so delcilious.

Chris went shopping for the kids treats. 

We are setting up an eventful competition.

Dance off

Ryleigh and Layden won

Riddles must be written before going on a pumpkin hunt. 

Then push ups and sit ups until you roll a 7 or 11

Nana had so much fun participating

What is on the plate

Time for the treats

They love their treats.

Next is pumpkin carving

I got to scrapbook and watch the snow fall.

COVID-19 News:

As the US reports its second-highest day of new Covid-19 cases amid the continuing fall surge, a former commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration says it may be time for a national mask mandate.

October 26 2020: Day 226 of COVID-19

Chris stole my boots

I love snow covered streets

I was schedule for a breast MRI but they had to reschedule after sitting in the waiting room for 45 minutes bummer. 

Got some scrapbooking in. 

COVID-19 News:

• White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Sunday that the US is "not going to control" the pandemic. Instead, he said the administration would focus on vaccines and treatments.
• The US average of new daily infections is now at its highest point of the pandemic, with 481,372 cases reported in a week.
• A mass testing program of more than 4.7 million people in China's Xinjiang province identified nearly 140 asymptomatic cases over the weekend.

October 27 2020: Day 227 of COVID-19

Issiah and Fabi love having a conversation with Chris and I about whatever is going on with them. 

COVID-19 Updates

• The fall surge in Covid-19 infections added nearly half a million cases to the US national total in just one week. Meanwhile, the seven-day average of new cases is at the highest levels since the pandemic began, according to Johns Hopkins University.
• WHO's director general said giving up on control of the virus is dangerous and called for an end to the politicization of Covid-19.
• Australia's Victoria state reported no new cases in the past 24 hours for the second consecutive day.

October 28 2020: Day 228 of COVID-19

I'm having a hysterotomy to help with pelvic pain. 

Getting all set up for surgery

A robot is doing my surgery... cool

Surgery went well and I'm having my first meal of the day.

COVID-19 News:

• The fall surge in Covid-19 infections added nearly half a million cases to the US national total in just one week.
• Despite surging US cases, the White House included ending the pandemic on a list of the Trump administration's science and tech accomplishments.
• Multiple European countries are reporting record Covid-19 numbers, including Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany and Poland.

October 29 2020: Day 229 of COVID-19

I'm going home today. 

Layden was so sweet and got me a bunch of goodies. 

My family is taking such great care of me. 

COVID-19 News:

• The US is reporting a record high seven-day average of more than 74,000 new Covid-19 cases per day.
• Dr. Anthony Fauci said the country may not return to normalcy until 2022.
• France and Germany have announced new restrictions to contain the spread of Covid-19, but the UK government said a second lockdown is not inevitable.
• India has surpassed 8 million confirmed cases — only the US has more.

October 30 2020: Day 230 of COVID-19

Day 2 of recovering at home, I'm feeling a bit tiered , heart is high, and Ox in low. 

Layden is doing a great job taking care of me.

COVID-10 News:

• The US has surpassed 9 million coronavirus cases. The country has reported 91,744 Covid-19 cases so far Friday — the highest single-day total in in the country yet.
• An influential model of the coronavirus pandemic has predicted 399,000 total coronavirus deaths in the US by Feb. 1.
• Europe has once again become the epicenter of the global pandemic, according to the World Health Organization. France begins a four-week lockdown today, and Germany's new restrictions begin next week.

October 31 2020: Day 231 of COVID-19- Halloween

Chris is ready stepping up to taking care of me. 

It's Halloween and we are staying in and away from COVID. But not Athena is going horseback riding. 

Pumpkin carving

I'm trying hard to get myself feeling better.

Athena and Fabi scored on getting candy they went to one house. 

COVID-19 News:

The United States reported 99,321 new coronavirus cases on Friday -- the second consecutive day it has seen the highest number of daily infections since the pandemic began, according to Johns Hopkins University (JHU).

Friday's new infections surpassed the 88,521 cases reported on Thursday. The US now has a total caseload of 9,044,255 infections, according to JHU's tally.

Friday also recorded 1,030 new virus-related fatalities, bringing the country's total death toll to 229,686.

The totals include cases from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and other U.S. territories, as well as repatriated cases.