COVID Pandemic April 2021

   April 1, 2021: Day 382 of COVID-19: 

Yearly check up. 

Sushi

Kellen Update: He loves sushi

COVID-19 News: 

• Pfizer/BioNTech says its coronavirus vaccine's protection lasts at least six months — far longer than the 90 days of protection that had been the best estimate previously offered.
• A quality problem at Johnson & Johnson plant could ruin millions of vaccine doses.
• Thousands of cases of the B.1.1.7 variant have now been reported across the US. The worst hit states are Florida and Michigan.
• French President Emmanuel Macron imposed nationwide restrictions as hospitals in parts of the country and ICUs near capacity.

   April 2, 2021: Day 383 of COVID-19: 

So happy. Chris and I got our 2nd COVID shot and in a short 2 weeks we will be fully vaccinated. 

Kids are back on the court with Dan. 

COVID-19 News:

• People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in the US can resume travel at low risk to themselves, the CDC said today in an update to their travel guidance.
• Pfizer/BioNTech says its coronavirus vaccine's protection lasts at least six months — far longer than the 90 days that had been the best estimate previously offered.
• A quality problem at a Johnson & Johnson plant could ruin millions of vaccine doses

   April 3, 2021: Day 384 of COVID-19: 

A day out and lunch at the Orchid with the Family. Feels like we never do this any more

The kids are playing Pokemon Go while Athena and I are enjoying the sun. 

Yummy. 

The Vaccine is hitting Chris hard, high fever, and body pain. Poor guy. 

Ryleigh made this for the scrapbook. I love that he wants to do this with me. 

COVID- News

• People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in the US can resume travel at low risk to themselves, the CDC said Friday in an update to their travel guidance.
• Pfizer/BioNTech says its coronavirus vaccine's protection lasts at least six months — far longer than the 90 days that had been the best estimate previously offered.

   April 4, 2021: Day 385 of COVID-19:  Easter

Easter Bags for the kids

Take out wings. Yummy.

Tennis. Mixed Doubles Fabi is on my team. 

Friends are over enjoying the afternoon. 

COVID- News

• People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in the US can resume travel at low risk to themselves, the CDC said Friday in an update to their travel guidance.
• Pfizer/BioNTech says its coronavirus vaccine's protection lasts at least six months — far longer than the 90 days that had been the best estimate previously offered.

   April 5, 2021: Day 386 of COVID-19: 

COVID-19 News

• The US now averages more than 3 million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered daily, according to CDC data. Despite ramping up vaccines, some experts say not enough people are protected yet and warn the US may be at the start of another surge.
• India has recorded its highest number of Covid-19 cases in a single day since the pandemic began, with more than 100,000 confirmed infections yesterday. 
• Fears are growing of a fourth wave of coronavirus infections in South Korea, with the country's health minister saying there is an "increasing trend of infection."

   April 6, 2021: Day 387 of COVID-19: 

Beautiful Sunset

Starting to work on my back. 

COVID-19 News:

• The highly contagious Covid-19 variant first identified in the UK has now been reported in every US state, and experts are concerned spreading variants could send cases surging.
• President Biden announced he is moving up his deadline for states to make all American adults eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine to April 19.
• Three Japanese prefectures have strengthened their coronavirus prevention measures amid a rise in new cases.

   April 7, 2021: Day 388 of COVID-19: 

My first 2 children's books are almost finished and I trying to create book cover ideas. 

COVID-19 News:

• The coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom is now the most common strain of Covid-19 in the US, CDC director says.
• Both the UK and EU regulators found a “possible link” between AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine and "very rare" blood clot cases, but said the vaccine's benefits continue to outweigh the risks.
• Brazil's president shrugged off criticism he is “genocidal” as the nation reports a record 4,000 daily deaths — its deadliest 24 hours of the pandemic so far.

   April 8, 2021: Day 389 of COVID-19: 

I love when Lucy comes and hangs out with me. She's so sleepy she can't keep her eyes open. 

Layden ask for us to stop and grab him a bite to eat. We found bread on the side of the road. I wonder if he what's this. Layden hated my joke. 

Ryleigh made my book cover. 

COVID- 19 Updates:

• Dr. Anthony Fauci says new Covid-19 cases are at a disturbing level, warning the US is at risk of a new surge.
• Countries around the world have announced changes to their vaccination programs after UK and EU regulators found a "possible link" between AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine and "very rare" blood clot cases. Both regulators stressed the vaccine's benefits continue to outweigh the risks.
• India reported more than 126,000 new Covid-19 cases in another daily record as several states warned they face a shortage of vaccines.

   April 9, 2021: Day 390 of COVID-19: 

We are so excite Kellen is in town. And Cali

Kellen loves Layden the most. 

COVID- 19 News

• The main US model is now showing fewer projected deaths from coronavirus — down to about 60,000 people by August.
• Another 6.6 million people filed for unemployment benefits last week in the US.
• Top US doctor Anthony Fauci said Americans may be able to take summer vacations if mitigation strategies continue.
• UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was released from intensive care.

   April 10, 2021: Day 391 of COVID-19: 

Donuts for breakfast

I just love this kid. I'm so happy to have Kellen here to spend time with us. 

I think Layden and Kellen ate 4 donuts each. Kellen just wants to be like Layden. It's cute how much he looks up to Layden

Kellen loved Bella. And Bella loved the attention.

Issiah was great this Kellen, teaching him how to play a video games. 

All the boys were great with making sure they stopped what they were doing to play with Kellen. 

Kellen made his rounds playing video games with each of the boys. Poor Athena wants to hang out with Kellen but Kellen doesn't want anything to do with her. 

Issiah and Fabi playing the guitar 

So much to do with at the house and we will do it all with Kellen.

Poor Athena. 

Special drink with the girls. 

Cali and I work on my book. It was fun to tell her the story. 

Boys wanted a special drink. It wasn't very good. 

COVID -19 News

• US Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are increasing – particularly for younger people – while deaths are going down, the CDC director warned.
• Johnson & Johnson says it's "aware" of rare blood clotting cases but maintains there is "no clear causal relationship" with its vaccine.

   April 11, 2021: Day 392 of COVID-19: 

Chris got up early with Kellen to play video games with him. This made Kellen very happy. Mommy not so much. 

Kellen asked such funny question but didn't like Ryleigh laughing at them. 

Fabi and Issiah are staying in Nana's room so Cali could have a private bath room. 

Chris got to see the girls at soccer. I'm sad. 

I took Cali and Kellen to see Ryleigh and Issiah play tennis. And Fabi play a match for my mixed doubles team. 

Kellen was over it. 

Playing with the dogs

Issiah was man handling Kellen showing him who boss. Kellen wanted to fight back and did a great job. He doesn't take shit from no body. 

Night time smore. Fabi is sad because she can't have one. Poor bob. 

We couldn't make a fire outside so smore on the oven. 

Finding something else to do, Kellen doesn't like her. 

Movie Time. 

COVID - 19 News

Covid-19 vaccine supply could outstrip demand as soon as 3 weeks from now, Gottlieb warns

   April 12, 2021: Day 393 of COVID-19: 

Breakfast with Kellen and he doesn't like my food but he would like to have donuts with Layden again. 

Cali really wanted Mexican food, real Mexican food, so I took her to an awesome place in Brighton. It was so good. 

Afternoon talk with Athena

Kellen remembering his homework as we are organizing his stuff for scrapbooking. 

I love hearing about his stories. 

I want to talk to Kellen before he goes to bed. 

Love this smile. 

COVID-19 News

• US Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are increasing – particularly for younger people – while deaths are going down, the CDC director said.
• The UK is lifting some restrictions as it emerges from a strict lockdown, with outdoor pubs and restaurants allowed to reopen.
• Cases in India are surging as millions gather for a religious festival

   April 13, 2021: Day 394 of COVID-19: 

Cali and I spent the morning finding pictures to Gemma to add to her scrapbook. It was hard and sad. We miss her so much and just just her saving. 

Saying good bye to Cali and Kellen

COVID-19 News:

• US CDC and FDA recommend US pause Johnson & Johnson vaccine use over blood clot concerns "out of an abundance of caution." The six reported cases were among more than 6.8 million doses of the vaccine administered in the US.
• US Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are increasing – particularly for younger people – while deaths are going down, the CDC director said.
• Cases in India are surging during a steep second wave, as millions gather for a religious festival

   April 14, 2021: Day 395 of COVID-19: 

• COVID-19 News:
• CDC advisers met to review cases of blood clots in people who received the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. The CDC and FDA recommend the US pause the vaccine after six reported blood clot cases among more than 6.8 million doses of the vaccine administered in the US.
• US Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are increasing – particularly for younger people – while deaths are going down, the CDC director said.
• Cases in India are surging during a steep second wave, as millions gather for a religious festival

   April 15, 2021: Day 396 of COVID-19:

Trying a new place to work on my back. I hope this works. 

COVID-19 News:

• CDC advisers met Wednesday to review cases of blood clots in people who received the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. The CDC and FDA recommend the US pause the vaccine after six reported blood clot cases among more than 6.8 million doses of the vaccine administered in the US.
• Brazil may be headed for a deepening coronavirus crisis due to a combination of political chaos and inaction, public health experts warned.
• India reported more than 200,000 new Covid-19 cases for the first time, taking the country past 14 million total infections.

   April 16, 2021: Day 397 of COVID-19: 

311 Live Stream

We are loving monthly 311 shows. 

• COVID-19 News:
• CDC vaccine advisers are scheduled to meet again next week to reevaluate the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
• Nearly half of US states reported an increase in Covid-19 cases this week, according to Johns Hopkins University data Thursday, prompting health experts to warn of another US surge.
• A number of countries across Southeast Asia are battling a rise in Covid-19 cases, prompting new lockdown measures and extended travel restrictions.

 April 17, 2021: Day 398 of COVID-19: 

Improving my diet

Cleaning the pantry for my new food. 

What you need to know about COVID-19

• Covid-19 has infected more than 2.1 million people and killed at least 146,000 worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.
• President Trump unveiled new guidelines to help states loosen restrictions. He told governors it's their decision on when and how to reopen.
• China's economy experienced its worst three-month period in decades.
• Wuhan, China, revised its death toll and added nearly 1,300 new deaths

 April 18, 2021: Day 399 of COVID-19: What you need to know about COVID-19

• The global tally of deaths from Covid-19 has surpassed 3 million, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
• CDC vaccine advisers are scheduled to meet again this week to reevaluate the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

 April 19, 2021: Day 400 of COVID-19: 

Kellen is killing butt at his tournament. We are so proud of him.

Issiah got his vaccine today YAY!!

Chris and I are spending a couple days in Avon, on plan and scrapbooking. 

Nana is taking great care of you kids.

COVID News:

• The global tally of deaths from Covid-19 has surpassed 3 million, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
• Half of all US adults have received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine as the Biden administration begins the next stage today of vaccine eligibility for people age 16 and older.
• India has reported more than 1 million cases in the past five days, according to a CNN tally of figures from the Indian health ministry

 April 20, 2021: Day 401 of COVID-19: 

Scrapbooking Area with the next couple days. 

Afternoon walks. Fresh mountain air. 

New Diet, new food. I think we are doing a great job. 

Nana is spoiling the kids. 

COVID-19 News:

• A vaccinated airport worker in New Zealand tested positive for Covid-19, a day after the country opened a travel bubble with Australia.
• India reports 6th consecutive day of over 200,000 new Covid-19 cases, with 1.5 million reported in the past seven days alone.
• Argentina receives 800,000 does of Russia's Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine as the country experiences a spike in new cases

 April 21, 2021: Day 402 of COVID-19: 

Enjoying Avon and the beautiful mountain air. 

The beautiful trees in Avon Park

I love the decor on the trees around the library.

Chris is getting a drink at the bar while waiting for our food we order. 

COVID News: 

• As US health officials race to get more Covid-19 shots into arms to control the virus, experts now warn vaccine supply will likely outstrip demand in the next few weeks.
• CDC vaccine advisers will meet again Friday to discuss whether the Johnson & Johnson vaccine causes blood clots and if so, what to do about it.
• India reported more than 295,000 new cases in its highest single-day rise as the country's health infrastructure struggles to cope with surging infections

 April 22, 2021: Day 403 of COVID-19: 

I love this small vacation I take every year to scrapbook in Avon. I'm so thankful Chris enjoys doing this with me. 

Trying new recipes. 

COVID 19 News-

• India recorded the highest ever daily rise in cases worldwide since the pandemic began, as hospitals buckle under the weight of the country's second wave.
• As US health officials race to get more Covid-19 shots into arms to control the virus, experts now warn vaccine supply will likely outstrip demand in the next few weeks.
• CDC vaccine advisers will meet again Friday to discuss whether the Johnson & Johnson vaccine causes blood clots and if so, what to do about it

 April 23, 2021: Day 404 of COVID-19: 

COVID-19 News:

• Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Friday to recommend resuming use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
• India recorded the highest ever daily rise in cases worldwide for the second day in a row, as hospitals in the capital New Delhi run out of oxygen.
• As US health officials race to get more Covid-19 shots into arms to control the virus, experts now warn vaccine supply will likely outstrip demand in the next few weeks

 April 24, 2021: Day 405 of COVID-19: 

My Legs are hurting every  morning when I get up. So today I'm getting an ultrasound to make sure I do not have a blog clot. 

COVID-19 News:

• Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Friday to recommend resuming use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
• India recorded the highest ever daily rise in Covid-19 cases worldwide for the third day in a row on Saturday

 April 25, 2021: Day 406 of COVID-19: 

Ryleigh and I are having a date today. 

COVID-19 News:

• Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Friday to recommend resuming use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
• India broke the global daily Covid-19 case record for a fifth straight day, with more than 350,000 new infections reported, as hospitals face oxygen shortages.
• The US will begin sharing millions of doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine with other countries soon, an official confirms to CNN

 April 26, 2021: Day 407 of COVID-19: 

Playing some tennis this morning and of course the thurkey are out. 

And an other date with Ryleigh. 

We are getting massage.

COVID-19 News:

• Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Friday to recommend resuming use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
• India broke the global daily Covid-19 case record for a fifth straight day, with more than 350,000 new infections reported, as hospitals face oxygen shortages.
• The US will begin sharing millions of doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine with other countries soon, an official confirms to CNN

 April 27, 2021: Day 408 of COVID-19: 

Fabi and Viviana . 

I enrolled into Coach Elephant to use their platform. 

COVID-19 News

• Fully vaccinated people in the US can now unmask at small outdoor gatherings, but should still wear masks in indoor public spaces, according to new mask guidance issued by the CDC.
• The number of global Covid-19 cases has risen for the ninth consecutive week, according to the World Health Organization.
• India's crisis is deepening, and several countries have pledged medical assistance as hospitals face oxygen shortages. Here's how you can help

 April 28, 2021: Day 409 of COVID-19: 

Finding pictures of Jemma

COVID-19 News:

• India's crisis is deepening, and several countries have pledged medical assistance as hospitals face oxygen shortages.
• The number of global Covid-19 cases has risen for the ninth consecutive week, according to the World Health Organization.
• Fully vaccinated people in the US can now unmask at small outdoor gatherings, but should still wear masks in indoor public spaces, according to new mask guidance issued by the CDC

 April 29, 2021: Day 410 of COVID-19: 

I'm designing my book cover for my new books. 

Fabi Letter again. YAY!!

New recipes for my diet. 

COVID-19 News:

• India's crisis is deepening, and several countries have pledged medical assistance as hospitals face oxygen shortages.
• The number of global Covid-19 cases has risen for the ninth consecutive week, according to the World Health Organization.
• Fully vaccinated people in the United States can now unmask at small outdoor gatherings, but should still wear masks in indoor public spaces, according to new mask guidance issued by the CDC

 April 30, 2021: Day 411 of COVID-19: 

Back to my vitamines.

COVID -19 News:

• A spokesperson for India's ruling party has accepted responsibility for the country's Covid-19 crisis as crematoriums burn through the night to keep up with the death toll.
• In Brazil, the death toll from the Covid-19 pandemic has reached more than 400,000, with 3,000 new deaths reported Thursday.
• Meanwhile, the White House announced 100 million adults in the US are now fully vaccinated. Weekly deaths in the US have hit their lowest point so far in 2021, according to a CNN analysis, showing an 80% drop since January