COVID Pandemic May 2021
May 1, 2021: Day 412 of COVID
Playing BINGO with Nana
COVID-19 News
- India recorded more than 400,000 Covid-19 cases in a single day for the first time.
- India expanded its vaccine rollout to all adults Saturday. However, a number of states and territories are warning they don't have enough supplies.
- The Biden administration confirmed the US will restrict travel from India starting Tuesday in response to the surge of coronavirus cases and variants in the country.
- Dr. Anthony Fauci said that India should consider a temporary shutdown
May 2, 2021: Day 413 of COVID
Spring Storm. I love the smell of rain and the first storms of the year.
COVID-19 News:
- A spokesperson for India's ruling party accepted responsibility for the country's Covid-19 crisis as crematoriums burn through the night to keep up with the death toll.
- A record 3,689 Covid-19 deaths were reported in India Sunday, just 24 hours after the country recorded more than 400,000 Covid-19 cases in a single day for the first time.
- The White House announced Friday 100 million adults in the US are now fully vaccinated as Biden's administration moves into the next phase of their response
May 3, 2021: Day 414 of COVID
Always looking for yummy recipes.
COVID-19 News:
- India's devastating Covid-19 outbreak broke new records last weekend, with authorities reporting more than 400,000 cases for the first time on Saturday and a record-high number of deaths on Sunday.
- Multiple states in India will go into "complete lockdown" in the coming days.
- Countries in South Asia are taking precautions as Covid-19 cases rise around the region
May 4, 2021: Day 415 of COVID
The book cover is done. Yay!
COVID- 19 New
- India surpassed 20 million Covid-19 cases Tuesday as a second wave of infections continues to paralyze the world's second-most populous country.
- Multiple states in India will go into "complete lockdown" in the coming days.
- Countries in South Asia are taking precautions as Covid-19 cases rise around the region.
- In the US, Pfizer said it expects to submit for FDA emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September
May 5, 2021: Day 416 of COVID
Trying to add Fabi to the cover.
COVID-19 News:
- Multiple states in India will go into "complete lockdown" in the coming days as a second wave of infections continues to paralyze the world's second-most populous country.
- Countries in South Asia are taking precautions as Covid-19 cases rise around the region.
- In the US, Pfizer said it expects to submit for FDA emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September.
May 6, 2021: Day 417 of COVID
Fabi's game.
Making empanadas with Viviana
COVID-19 News
- India reported its highest-ever 24-hour surge in Covid-19 cases and a record-high daily death toll on Thursday as the nation continues to battle a second wave.
- Countries throughout South Asia are taking precautions as Covid-19 cases rise around the region.
- In the US, more 70% of adults in three states have already received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine
May 7, 2021: Day 418 of COVID
Getting ready for Fabi's graduation party
We are having a mother's day celebration tomorrow. I'm making it super special .
COVID-19 News:
- The true pandemic death toll could be as high as 6.9 million — more than double official figures — a new analysis from the University of Washington shows.
- Infection rates in some parts of India are soaring. In the coastal state of Goa, more than 50% of people tested had a positive result.
- Germany has voiced opposition to waiving patents on vaccines after a plan, originally put forward by India and South Africa, won the US' backing.
- In the US, more than 44% of people have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. In contrast, just over 9% of people in India have had at least one shot
May 8, 2021: Day 419 of COVID
Layden and Chris are doing the balloons for the party.
Looks so nice.
Fabi is making Arepas
Grand Debbie, Mama Olga, Nana Reta, and Papa John are here.
Gift time.
Mother's Day Cake.
Time to make food.
COVID- 19 Update
- 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.
- UN appeal: The pandemic is unleashing "a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering," the UN secretary general said, as he called for an end to hate speech.
- In the US: More than 1.25 million cases and over 77,000 Covid-19 related deaths have been recorded.
May 9, 2021: Day 420 of COVID
We are off to play tennis.
COVID-19 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, 2021: Day 421 of COVID: Covid -19 News
- The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to include kids ages 12 to 15.
- The true pandemic death toll could be as high as 6.9 million — more than double official figures — a new analysis from the University of Washington shows.
- In the US, more than 44% of people have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. In contrast, just over 9% of people in India have had at least one shot.
May 11, 2021: Day 422 of COVID- Covid 19 News
- The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to include kids aged 12 to 15.
- The true global pandemic death toll could be as high as 6.9 million — more than double official figures — a new analysis from the University of Washington shows.
- Germany has voiced opposition to waiving patents on vaccines after a plan, originally put forward by India and South Africa, won backing from the US
May 12, 2021: Day 423 of COVID- Covid-19 News
- The CDC's vaccine advisers voted to recommend use of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in youths age 12 to 15.
- At least 19 Indian states are recording a Covid-19 positivity rate of more than 20%, according to the Indian health ministry.
- The true global pandemic death toll could be as high as 6.9 million — more than double official figures — a new analysis from the University of Washington shows.
May 13, 2021: Day 424 of COVID
Spring. New washer. setting up the background for summer.
My book is published ...YAY!!
- The US CDC announced people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors, except under special circumstances.
- Two Indian states and the union territory of Delhi have suspended Covid-19 vaccinations for people ages 18 to 44 due to shortages.
- The true global pandemic death toll could be as high as 6.9 million — more than double official figures — a new analysis from the University of Washington shows
May 14, 2021: Day 425 of COVID
Fabi is graduating today today for High School. Her family is in town ready to celebrate.
Due to COVID we couldn't attend her graduation.
COVID-19 News:
- The US CDC director announced people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors, except under special circumstances.
- Two Indian states and the union territory of Delhi have suspended Covid-19 vaccinations for people ages 18 to 44 due to shortages.
- The true global pandemic death toll could be as high as 6.9 million — more than double official figures, a new analysis from the University of Washington shows
May 15, 2021: Day 426 of COVID
We are throwing Fabi a graduation party.
Popping the balloons
COVID- 19 News
- The US CDC director announced people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors, except under special circumstances.
- Two Indian states and the union territory of Delhi have suspended Covid-19 vaccinations for people ages 18 to 44 due to shortages.
- The true global pandemic death toll could be as high as 6.9 million — more than double official figures, a new analysis from the University of Washington shows
May 16, 2021: Day 427 of COVID
The last bit of decor set up for Fabi to see in the morning.
- 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 picture of Fabi's Graduation Party
Issiah and Vaviana both broke their toes.
Friends.
May 17, 2021: Day 428 of COVID
Even more pictures of Fabi's Party
COVID-19 Update:
- President Biden announced the US will share 80 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines globally over the next six weeks.
- US states and businesses are grappling with the CDC's updated mask guidance that says fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks indoors or outdoors, with some exceptions.
- Two Indian states and the union territory of Delhi have suspended Covid-19 vaccinations for people ages 18 to 44 due to shortages
May 18, 2021: Day 429 of COVID
I'm so excited to have my first book published.
Celebration Time.
COVID-19 News:
- President Biden on Monday said the US would send 20 million more doses of Covid-19 vaccines overseas, on top of 60 million doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine.
- India's west coast was hit by the strongest storm on record, hindering authorities' response to the Covid-19 crisis.
- Japanese doctors are calling for the Tokyo 2020 Games to be canceled as coronavirus cases surge in the country.
- Thailand reported its highest number of Covid-19 deaths in a single day as officials struggle to contain a third wave ripping through overcrowded prisons
May 19, 2021: Day 430 of COVID
New recipes. Yummy
COVID-19 News
- Olympic organizers said they are doing everything they can to ensure Tokyo 2020 takes place safely, despite doctors' calls for the Games to be canceled as coronavirus cases surge in Japan.
- The European Union will begin to ease travel restrictions to the bloc, with the EU Council agreeing on measures to allow fully vaccinated foreign visitors in.
- The US plans to send 20 million more doses of Covid-19 vaccines overseas, on top of 60 million doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine
May 20, 2021: Day 431 of COVID
I just published my second book, The Real Alien Invasion.
COVID-19 News
- The European Union will begin to ease travel restrictions to the bloc, with the EU Council agreeing on measures to allow fully vaccinated foreign visitors in.
- Indian states are facing shortages of a drug used to treat black fungus, a rare and potentially fatal infection that is increasingly being detected in Covid-19 patients.
- Meanwhile, the US plans to send 20 million more doses of Covid-19 vaccines overseas, on top of 60 million doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine.
May 21, 2021: Day 432 of COVID
I just got my book in the email. Yay!!!
Fabi's Tennis photos
- The European Union will begin to ease travel restrictions to the bloc, with the EU Council agreeing on measures to allow fully vaccinated foreign visitors in.
- Indian states are facing shortages of a drug used to treat black fungus, a rare and potentially fatal infection that is increasingly being detected in Covid-19 patients.
- In the US, the average daily pace of coronavirus vaccinations is down almost 50% from its April peak, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows
May 22, 2021: Day 433 of COVID
COVID-19 News-
- All 50 states are at least partially reopened as the country heads into Memorial Day weekend.
- Some states have recorded a clear upward trend of average new daily cases over the prior week.
- The nation's top infectious disease expert said it's "conceivable" the US could have a coronavirus vaccine by December.
- A large study released this morning found hydroxychloroquine Covid-19 treatments are linked to a greater risk of death. President Trump has repeatedly promoted the anti-malarial drug as a potential coronavirus cure
May 23, 2021: Day 434 of COVID
COVID- Updates:
- 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.
May 24, 2021: Day 435 of COVID
Cali got Jemma back today. I couldn't be more happy.
Braces coming off.
Social Media sites being develop.
Spring is here. You know how much I love my Iris.
I love the support from our friends.
This beautiful girl.
COVID-19 News
- New York City schools will return to fully in-person learning with no remote option in September, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
- Across the US, the average daily pace of coronavirus vaccinations is down almost 50% from its April peak, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows.
- The European Union will begin to ease travel restrictions to the bloc, with the EU Council agreeing on measures to allow fully vaccinated foreign visitors in.
- Indian states are facing shortages of a drug used to treat black fungus, a rare and potentially fatal infection that is increasingly being detected in Covid-19 patients
May 25, 2021: Day 436 of COVID
2 Books published.
Jemma's back.
We are so blessed today.
COVID-19 News:
- The US reached a new pandemic milestone today — 50% of adults are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to CDC data. But young people in the US, those 24 and under, are still lagging behind.
- Meanwhile, Moderna announced its Covid-19 vaccine is safe and appears to be effective in adolescents.
- The European Union will begin to ease travel restrictions to the bloc, with the EU Council agreeing on measures to allow fully vaccinated foreign visitors in.
- India has become the third country to top 300,000 Covid-19 deaths
May 26, 2021: Day 437 of COVID
Shopping time for Jemma. She desires to be spoiled.
Teeth distractions.
COVID-19 News:
- Global Covid-19 cases fell 14% last week but overall infections remain high, the World Health Organization reported.
- The US has hit a big vaccine milestone, with half the adult population fully vaccinated, according to CDC records.
- Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine is safe and appears to be effective in adolescents.
- "Black fungus" cases surpassed 10,000 in India as the rare, potentially deadly infection is increasingly detected among recovered Covid patients in the country
May 27, 2021: Day 438 of COVID
Working on my website.
Athena and Layden can get their vaccines today. Yay.
Jemma is getting her gifts.
COVID-19 News
- Global Covid-19 cases fell 14% last week but overall infections remain high, the World Health Organization reported.
- The US has hit a big vaccine milestone, with half the adult population fully vaccinated, according to CDC records.
- Japan will decide Friday whether to extend a state of emergency across much of the country, nearly two months before the planned start of the Tokyo Olympics
May 28, 2021: Day 439 of COVID
Getting new phones, for everyone.
Gemma back at the house.
Ryleigh is playing tennis with me today at Dan's drills.
COVID-19 News:
- Japan has extended a state of emergency across much of the country until June 20, about one month before the planned start of the Tokyo Olympics.
- Global Covid-19 cases fell 14% last week but overall infections remain high, the World Health Organization reported.
- CDC ensemble forecasts project the number of newly reported Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the US will likely fall over the next four weeks.
- The US has hit a big vaccine milestone, with half the adult population fully vaccinated, according to CDC records
May 29, 2021: Day 440 of COVID
The Stafford's are here today to hang out. Skylar and Brylee are excited to be in the book.
Their name in the book.
Gemma getting ready for a wedding.
Playing basket ball.
Crazy Ping pong
Poor Sharyl fell off the chair.
If you lose the winner gets to hit you as hard as they can with the ping pong ball. Funniest thing every.
COVID-19 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 30, 2021: Day 441 of COVID
I love getting pictures of Jemma and seeing her at home with Mike, Cali, and Kellan.
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, 2021: Day 442 of COVID
I love seeing my books in person, but LOTS of learning curves.
Website is still in progress.
- Americans are observing Memorial Day — the first holiday weekend since the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its masking guidance.
- While the coronavirus pandemic isn't over, things in the US are starting to look more like they did before the virus upended life more than a year ago.
- About half of Americans having received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine
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