February 1, 2021: Day 325 of COVID-19:

I woke up with a terrible headache, so Athena and I laid in bed all day watching Twilight.

COVID-19 News:

January was by far the deadliest month of the pandemic in the US, with more than 95,000 Covid-19 deaths reported.
WHO investigators in China researching the origins of the pandemic now have months of Chinese influenza data, which may contain vital clues about the early spread of Covid-19.
Parts of Western Australia went into a five-day lockdown Sunday after a hotel security guard tested positive for coronavirus.

February 2, 2021: Day 326 of COVID-19:

This huge eagle flew past my car.

Spending the rest of the day working on my book.

COVID-19:

Dr. Anthony Fauci says people who've had Covid-19 could be reinfected if variants become dominant and urged Americans to get vaccinated to stop new strains emerging.
The US suffered its deadliest month of the pandemic in January, with more than 95,000 Covid-19 deaths. New case numbers, however, are falling in most states.
After criticism last year for an early rollout, Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine is 91.6% effective against symptomatic Covid-19, according to interim analysis published Tuesday.

February 3, 2021: Day 327 of COVID-19:

First day at PT for my hip. Lets hope it helps.

Athena and I decided to get her ears pierced for her birthday. 3 piercing on each ear.

Interesting. orange peels on the toilet seat. Seriously.

Still playing video games everyday. The life in COIVD

Puppy cuddle time.

COVID-19

About 70% to 85% of the US population should be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before the country can begin to return to a sense of normalcy, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
A WHO team investigating the origins of the pandemic visited a Wuhan laboratory that's been the focus of conspiracies and speculation.
China will supply 10 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to COVAX so they can be distributed to developing countries.

February 4, 2021: Day 328 of COVID-19:

This is what remote learning looks like.

COVID-19:

A CDC ensemble forecast predicts there could be more than 530,000 US Covid-19 deaths by Feb. 27 — about one fatality for every minute of the pandemic.
The CDC director said increasing data suggests the UK coronavirus variant may be deadlier than the original strand.
COVAX has announced its plan to distribute more than 330 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to developing nations in the first half of the year.
UK scientists have launched the world's first study examining whether different coronavirus vaccines can safely be used for two-dose regimens, an approach they say could give extra flexibility and even boost protection against Covid-19 if approved.

February 5, 2021: Day 329 of COVID-19:

PT day and I'm getting back on the bike.

COVID-19:

The coronavirus variant first identified in the UK could become dominant in the US as the country races to administer vaccines, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
US Congress passed a key procedural step that sets up the ability for Democrats to fast-track President Biden's Covid-19 relief package.
An influential model forecasts more than 630,000 US Covid-19 deaths by June 1.
The FDA will meet Feb. 26 to discuss Johnson & Johnson's request for emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine

February 6, 2021: Day 330 of COVID-19:

The drywall is almost done

She's getting so big.

Working on my book, watching tennis and enjoy the fireplace.

COVID-19

The coronavirus variant first identified in the UK could become dominant in the US as the country races to administer vaccines, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
US Congress passed a key procedural step that sets up the ability for Democrats to fast-track President Biden's Covid-19 relief package.
An influential model forecasts more than 630,000 US Covid-19 deaths by June 1.
The FDA will meet Feb. 26 to discuss Johnson & Johnson's request for emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine.

February 7, 2021: Day 331 of COVID-19:

She just wants to play.

Stormie like to cuddle Athena's legs.

Family love.

What is going on with Layden's hand.

Shots before the Super bowl

Half time show.

COVID-19

US states aim to help vulnerable communities as vaccine distribution ramps up. The nation averaged 1.3 million new shots a day over the past week.
Officials are pleading with people to avoid Super Bowl parties on Sunday, to cut chances for the virus to spread.
AstraZeneca says its Covid-19 vaccine shows limited protection against the variant first identified in South Africa, and a new version of its vaccine to tackle this will be available in autumn.

February 8, 2021: Day 332 of COVID-19:

ENT Doctor visit

SuperBowl

COVID-19:

South Africa paused its rollout of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after a study showed it offers less protection against a variant first identified in the country.
Despite a dip in US Covid-19 cases, an expert said the nation is in the "eye of the hurricane" as coronavirus variants spread.
House Democratic leaders plan to unveil legislation that would give families at least $3,000 per child under President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package.

February 9, 2021: Day 333 of COVID-19:

h-PYLORI test

COVID-19

Health experts warned that the spread of variants in the US mean it's very risky for states to ease Covid-19 restrictions now.
WHO experts say an "intermediary host species" is most likely how Covid-19 was introduced to humans.
British analysis does not suggest that the South African coronavirus variant is more transmissible than other strains, England’s deputy chief medical officer said.
South Africa paused its rollout of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after a study showed it offers less protection against a variant first identified in the country

February 10, 2021: Day 334 of COVID-19:

COVID-19
About one in 10 Americans have so far received at least a first dose of the two-part Covid-19 vaccines, CDC data shows.
Johnson & Johnson's CEO said he thinks people will need an annual Covid-19 vaccine for many years to come.
WHO experts say an "intermediary host species" is most likely how Covid-19 was introduced to humans.

February 11, 2021: Day 335 of COVID-19:

Australian Open

COVID-19

The UK variant could "impact the epidemic curve" and lead to more restrictions in Europe if it becomes the dominant strain, a World Health Organization official warns.
The top US infectious diseases expert says the country may be able to vaccinate the majority of Americans by the middle or end of summer.
More US states are loosening Covid-19 restrictions, even as experts warn the country is still not in the clear — especially as variants spread.
Double masking can significantly improve protection against the virus, new CDC data shows.

February 12, 2021: Day 336 of COVID-19:

Birthday Date with Athena

Friday night fun for Athena Birthday weekend

COVID-19

The UK coronavirus variant could "impact the epidemic curve" and lead to more restrictions in Europe if it becomes the dominant strain, a World Health Organization official warned.
The top US infectious diseases expert says the country may be able to vaccinate the majority of Americans by the middle or end of summer.
More US states are loosening Covid-19 restrictions, even as experts warn the country is still not in the clear — especially as variants spread.
Double masking can significantly improve protection against the virus, new CDC data shows.

February 13, 2021: Day 337 of COVID-19:

Early V-Day celebration.

COVID-19:

The US Defense Department has put about 3,600 service members on orders to be ready to deploy around the country to help with mass vaccination efforts.
More US states are loosening Covid-19 restrictions, even as experts warn the country is still not in the clear.
Central Europe has become the continent's latest coronavirus hotspot, with Austria struggling to contain an outbreak of the new variant first identified in South Africa.
The UK coronavirus variant could "impact the epidemic curve" and lead to more restrictions in Europe if it becomes the dominant strain, a World Health Organization official warned.
University researchers plan to start testing AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine in children as young as six in the UK.

February 14, 2021: Day 338 of COVID-19: - Athena's Birthday

Athena's Golden Birthday celebration.

COVID-19

The US has administered more than 50 million vaccine doses and more states are loosening Covid-19 restrictions – but experts warn the country is not yet in the clear.
More than 600,000 Americans will have died of the virus by June 1, according to the latest prediction by a prominent forecast model.
Central Europe has become the continent's latest coronavirus hotspot, with Austria struggling to contain an outbreak of the new variant first identified in South Africa.

February 15, 2021: Day 339 of COVID-19:

Ryleigh got his wisdom teeth out.

Making homemade sushi

Layden ran into Fabi

COVID-19

The US has administered nearly 53 million vaccine doses, and more states are loosening Covid-19 restrictions – but experts warn the country is not yet in the clear.
More than 600,000 Americans will have died of the virus by June 1, according to the latest prediction by a prominent forecast model.
More evidence suggests the UK variant is linked to more severe disease researchers say.

February 16, 2021: Day 340 of COVID-19:

COVID-19:

Novavax says its scientists are testing a new version of its Covid-19 vaccine that specifically targets the coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa.
More evidence suggests the UK variant is linked to more severe disease, researchers say.
More than 600,000 Americans will have died of the virus by June 1, according to the latest prediction by a prominent forecast model.

February 17, 2021: Day 341 of COVID-19:

COVID-19:

Global coronavirus cases declined by 16% in the week leading up to Feb. 14, the World Health Organization reported.
The rollout of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be slower than US federal health officials initially anticipated, CNN has learned.
The world's first Covid-19 human challenge study is to begin within a month in the UK.
The coronavirus variant first identified in the UK has now been found in 94 countries. The variant first identified in South Africa has been found in 46 countries, and the variant first identified in Brazil in 21, WHO said.

February 18, 2021: Day 343 of COVID-19:

COVID-19:

New coronavirus variants could lead to a rapid rise in the numbers of Covid-19 cases, according to two new reports from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The rollout of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be slower than US federal health officials initially anticipated, CNN has learned.
The coronavirus variant first identified in the UK has now been found in 94 countries. The variant first identified in South Africa has been found in 46 countries, and the variant first identified in Brazil in 21, WHO said.

February 19, 2021: Day 344 of COVID-19:

COVID-19

G7 countries pledged $4 billion to global Covid-19 vaccine initiatives as they met virtually today.
More than 1,500 cases of concerning coronavirus variants have been reported in the US, the CDC says.
A study finds pregnant women are at a 70% higher risk for Covid-19 infection, suggesting that pregnant people should be broadly prioritized for vaccination.
The rollout of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be slower than US federal health officials initially anticipated, CNN has learned.

February 20, 2021: Day 344 of COVID-19:

Covid-19 hospitalizations in the US dip to lowest level since November

February 21, 2021: Day 345 of COVID-19:

Yummy Dinner

COVID-19

The latest numbers: Hubei, the Chinese province at the center of the novel coronavirus outbreak, announced 631 new cases today after including infections in prisons. The total number of infected worldwide stands at over 76,600 and at least 2,200 people have died — all but 11 in mainland China.
South Korea cases spike: Cases have soared from 28 a week ago to at least 204. The latest cases are mainly centered around a religious group in the southern city of Daegu.

February 22, 2021: Day 346 of COVID-19:

Layden is surprising Athena by taking her to Great Wolf Lodge.

They are excited to go but still so worried about COVID in a place like this.

Getting their wands

They are getting right to it, Rope course.

I'm working on my book while Layden and Athena are off at the pool.

So much fun

Dinner was so good.

COVID-19

Covid-19 has claimed more than half a million lives in the US.
UK PM Boris Johnson laid out a roadmap for easing lockdown, starting with schools reopening on March 8. Most social contacting rules will be removed no sooner than May 17.
Australia started rolling out its mass vaccination program today.

February 23, 2021: Day 347 of COVID-19:

Day 2 at Great Wolf Lodge.

Layden and Athena are having a great time but COVID is effecting there good time.

Last night here and we are leaving first thing in the moring because it's not as safe as we want it to be. On the bring side, I'm writing 5 books and a planner.

Athena and Layden got me to go down the water slide. It was so much fun.

Sushi gummies

Mars

COVID-19

The US has passed half a million Covid-19 deaths, even as new cases are falling sharply across the country and the vaccine effort cranks up.
Covid-19 is likely to be a problem for the next few winters, despite vaccination programs, England's chief medical officer said.
China responded to CNN’s exclusive report on how a WHO panel will recommend "deeper" study of early Covid-19 clues, saying that Chinese experts conducted "lots of virus tracing work."

February 24, 2021: Day 348 of COVID-19:

Athena's Best Friend... Stormie

COVID-19:

The US has passed half a million Covid-19 deaths, even as new cases are falling sharply across the country and the vaccine effort cranks up.
Covid-19 is likely to be a problem for the next few winters, despite vaccination programs, England's chief medical officer said.
China responded to CNN’s exclusive report on how a WHO panel will recommend "deeper" study of early Covid-19 clues, saying that Chinese experts conducted "lots of virus tracing work."

February 25, 2021: Day 349 of COVID-19:

Layden finally got his Xbox.

COVID-19

The US FDA says the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine meets requirements for emergency use authorization. A committee will meet Friday on next steps.
A new variant carrying worrying mutations was found in New York City. And variants will likely drive a new wave of transmission in the US come spring, infectious diseases experts say.
The World Health Organization has reported a sixth consecutive week of declining global coronavirus cases.

February 26, 2021: Day 350 of COVID-19:

I'm such a nice mommy making Ryleigh a special Lunch

COVID-19

President Biden marked 50 million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the US since he took office last month, a halfway point in his promise to get 100 million vaccine doses into arms in his first 100 days. The US has now given a total of 66.5 million vaccine doses, and a third vaccine, from Johnson & Johnson, could be in play as soon as next week if the FDA authorizes its emergency use. A new survey found 55% of adults have either gotten a shot or want to as soon as possible, up from 47% in mid-January and 34% in early December. However, as always, experts are still cautious. That sharp decline in cases has now flattened to a plateau, and a fourth deadly surge is still possible as coronavirus variants spread and restrictions relax.

February 27, 2021: Day 351 of COVID-19:

Starting our 3rd house project of the year. Painting the basement

COVID-19

The most objectively exciting news of the week is that a third Covid-19 vaccine is one step closer to authorization in the US.

This one is from Johnson & Johnson. If authorized, it would mean another 20 million vaccine doses could be in circulation by the end of March. This vaccine is not as completely effective as the two other vaccines already authorized from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna, but it's good enough to get on the market and Americans should not turn their nose up at it, writes CNN's Dakin Andone.

Per an FDA analysis of Johnson & Johnson's data, the vaccine shows:

66% efficacy globally against moderate to severe/critical Covid-19 cases 4 weeks after inoculation
In the US, the vaccine showed a 72% efficacy
Against severe forms of the disease, it offers nearly 86% protection
And it's accomplished in a single dose, rather than two

February 28, 2021: Day 352 of COVID-19: