COVID-19 Pandemic June 2021
June 1, 2021: Day 443 of COVID
Spring. Irises. Beautiful. My Garden
Jemma's new outfits.
COVID-19 News
- 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.
- Meanwhile, Moderna says it has begun applying for full approval for its vaccine in people ages 18 and up
June 2, 2021: Day 444 of COVID
She got her dress today.
We are off to Florida and by the time we get back the Irises will be no longer flowering.
Cramming into the truck to get to the train station.
Taking the train to the airport.
Mid way stop at Union Station.
We are at the airport. It was long but easy.
Dress up time.
We are off to Florida
Athena is reading my book on the plane. ( Actually, she didn't she fell asleep)
News from Fabi. She made it to state.
COVID-19 News:
- 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.
- Twelve states have now reached the Biden administration’s goal to vaccinate 70% of adults with at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine by July 4, according to the CDC.
- Meanwhile, Moderna says it has begun applying for full approval for its vaccine in people ages 18 and up
June 3, 2021: Day 445 of COVID
First day in Florid and there are some items we definitely want to do. First. Breakfast.
The place we normally love to go to is closed due to COVID )very sad). But this new place we found is incredible. But even better.
So much yummiest.
Next, the beach. We spent a couple hours playing at the beach and enjoying the ocean. It was nice to finally vacation after COVID.
More pictures of Jemma
An afternoon of pool and resort time.
I'm working on our patio, while the kids eat dinner. We are having a great start to our vacation.
COVID-19 News:
- 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.
- President Biden announced a "National Month of Action" to try to help meet the administration’s goal of vaccinating 70% of the population by July 4.
- Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he is “cautiously optimistic” that children under age 12 will be able to get vaccinated by Thanksgiving
June 4, 2021: Day 446 of COVID
Jemma Update: She got her kitchen today. We love spoiling her.
I got up this morning and worked on the patio with Chris. It was perfect.
Seafood Lunch. This place was so good.
Dessert After.
Tennis and feeding the ducks and Lizards
This tree is incredible.
Total sunburn.
Family game.
COVID-19 News:
- 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.
- A recent increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations among 12- to 17-year-olds reinforces the importance Covid-19 vaccinations, a CDC study says.
- President Biden declared a "National Month of Action" to try to help meet the administration’s goal of vaccinating 70% of the population by July 4.
- Meanwhile, the Biden administration says it plans to share the first 25 million Covid-19 vaccine doses with the rest of the world
June 5, 2021: Day 447 of COVID
Athena and I are getting our nails done today.
We are having lunch at this amazing Cuban restaurant
This is what our vacation is looking like. Early morning working, yummy food, and pool side.
Sport.
Can't forget family games.
COVID-19 News:
- 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.
- A recent increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations among 12- to 17-year-olds reinforces the importance Covid-19 vaccinations, a CDC study says.
- The Biden administration says it plans to share the first 25 million Covid-19 vaccine doses with the rest of the world
June 6, 2021: Day 448 of COVID
Went food shopping, had the kids put away the food, and found the milk in the pantry
Got a cool basket from the hotel
Family pool time.
Ping pong tournament.
- 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.
- A recent increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations among 12- to 17-year-olds reinforces the importance Covid-19 vaccinations, a CDC study says.
- The Biden administration says it plans to share the first 25 million Covid-19 vaccine doses with the rest of the world
June 7, 2021: Day 449 of COVID
Ryleigh's first day at Event Tennis Academy
On the way out to the car, these guys were napping in the middle of the road.
Pulling up to Event Tennis Academy, it's was beautiful here.
Sign up of the day. Ryleigh is so excited.
I taught a little boy now to swim yesterday at the pool, he left me this note. So sweet.
While Ryleigh is at Tennis camp we are off to have lunch at the beach and going swimming.
Fish and chips place.
The beach is so relaxing.
Chris, Layden and Athena are going crazy swimming and having so much fun. While Issiah and I are enjoying sunbathing.
Time to head back and drop these kids off before getting Ryleigh.
Ryleigh had an incredible time. He talked our ears off on the way home. He had so many fun stories.
Hair cuts for those you wanted it.
COVID-19 News:
- Nearly 64% of US adults have received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, and nearly 53% are fully vaccinated. In a recent Gallup survey 66% of US adults said their lives are at least somewhat back to normal.
- The first big cruise ship to allow North American passengers since the pandemic shut down the industry has set sail.
- However, experts warn that vaccination lags among groups such as adolescents could delay the return to normal
June 8, 2021: Day 450 of COVID
2nd day of tennis camp.
Where are all the place you can read my books?
After a day at the resort, we are back to watch Ryleigh in his match play.
Hide and seek
Cute girl took a picture with my book
Boys playing basket ball.
Layden is so tired he passed out on the kitchen bench.
COVID-19 News:
- Nearly 64% of US adults have received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, and nearly 53% are fully vaccinated.
- In a recent Gallup survey, 66% of US adults said their lives are at least somewhat back to normal.
- However, experts warn that vaccination lags among groups such as adolescents could delay the return to normal
June 9, 2021: Day 451 of COVID
Summer Vibes
Today we are at the Botanical Gardens.
It's the bug expo
We bought my books and Chris bought me a Eagle. Baldy Eddie.
Where are all the places we can take pictures at with Baldy Eagle and my books.
I love Trees.
After the Gardens, Chris and I headed back to watch Ryleigh.
COVID-19 News:
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its international travel guidance, moving 33 countries into the lowest risk category.
- Nearly 64% of US adults have received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, and nearly 53% are fully vaccinated.
- However, experts warn that vaccination lags among groups such as adolescents could delay the return to normal
June 10, 2021: Day 452 of COVID
Today is a relaxing day at the resort. I'm spending most my time working on my books. A little lizard joined he on the patio this morning. Today, was dropping Ryleigh off at camp and relaxing at the resort.
COVID-19 News:
- President Biden announced today the US plans to donate 500 million Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses globally to low and lower middle income countries.
- In the US, nearly 64% of adults have received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, and nearly 53% are fully vaccinated.
- However, experts warn that vaccination lags among groups such as adolescents could delay the return to normal
June 11, 2021: Day 453 of COVID
Last day of the first week of Tennis Camp
Watching the babies grow. They visit us every morning.
Watching Ryleigh at his private lesson
This tree stands out to me. The beautiful reds.
Chris and I are having a date this morning having a coffee and Avocado toast.
We brought Issiah, Athena, and Layden Chocolate Croissants.
Chris and I are walking everyday. It's wonderful, a time to connect and just talk.
Early to pick up Ryleigh, I love watching him in match play.
They stopped match play and had an award ceremony. Ryleigh received an award for his mindset.
All you can eat sushi.
- About 64% of US adults have received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, and 53% are fully vaccinated.
- However, experts warn that vaccination lags among groups such as adolescents could delay the return to normal.
- The FDA authorized an extension of the shelf life of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine following concerns from states that some currently available doses were set to expire at the end of this month
June 12, 2021: Day 454 of COVID
Today we are off to a private lake to wake board.
Ryleigh wanted to go first which is hard. He's too strong making it hard to get up but he worked it out.
Layden was next. His lite weight body popped him up. Layden gave Ryleigh the funniest looked.
Athena was third to go. She popped up fast but was worried about hitting the boat.
Then Issiah. He's great. touched the water. Layden and Issiah think they are the best. But I popped up and jumped the wake. And Chris was even better.
After wakeboard, we did a bit of tubing. so fun.
We went to an awesome hamburger place.
Meanwhile. My 6.5 team is at districts.
Afternoon tennis.
Pool time and family games. What a full on day.
COVID-19 News
- More than 7.6 million cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed worldwide, including at least 424,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
- In the US, some states and cities — like Oregon and Nashville, Tennessee — are delaying reopening plans because of elevated coronavirus cases.
- An influential model cited by the White House issued the dire prediction, saying the US death toll could reach 169,890 by October
June 13, 2021: Day 455 of COVID
Relaxing day watching tennis.
COVID-19 News:
- More than 7.6 million cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed worldwide, as well as at least 425,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
- The French government will lift coronavirus travel restrictions on its internal European borders on Monday.
- In the US, some states and cities — like Oregon and Nashville, Tennessee — are delaying reopening plans because of elevated coronavirus cases
June 14, 2021: Day 456 of COVID
An other relaxing resort day. Chris is BBQ our dinner and Athena is his sidekick.
Pool time
Dinner and fun chats
mini golf
COVID News:
- The Covid-19 variant first identified in India (Delta) is on the rise in the US, and it could do serious damage in areas with low vaccination rates, a former FDA official said.
- In the race to vaccinate Americans, nationally, 64.4% of adults have received at least one dose, but some states, like Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Wyoming, are seeing significantly lower rates.
- The US is reopening far and wide. Chicago became the largest US city to fully reopen Friday
June 15, 2021: Day 457 of COVID
Fabi is here to spend the rest of our vacation with us. Today breakfast of the beach and beach action.
Super cute and fun.
Then Ice Cream.
Bob brought the storm.
COVID-19 News:
- More than 600,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the US since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
- California is set to fully reopen its economy today, more than 15 months after becoming the first state in the nation to implement a stay-at-home order.
- Meanwhile, the variant first identified in India (Delta) is on the rise in the US, and it could do serious damage in areas with low vaccination rates, a former FDA official said.
- In the race to vaccinate Americans, nationally, 64.4% of adults have received at least one dose, but some states are seeing significantly lower rates
June 16, 2021: Day 458 of COVID
Jemma and Kellen living life.
Afternoon walk
Pool time fun. Fabi learning how to do a back flip
Chris and I took Fabi and Issiah to lunch. Aripas. They were so good.
Huge afternoon storm. We are cuddle up in my bed.
Checking on the ducks after the storm.
My new favorite game. Code names.
Storm.
COVID-19 News:
- More than 8 million cases of novel coronavirus have been confirmed worldwide, including at least 437,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
- The World Health Organization called a coronavirus cluster of more than 100 cases in Beijing a "significant event." As the new outbreak spreads beyond the market, at least 29 neighborhoods are under lockdown in the Chinese capital.
- Researchers increased their projections of Covid-19 deaths this summer in the US due a mix of early reopenings and disregard for personal safety measures.
- More than 2.1 million Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the US, including at least 116,000 deaths
June 17, 2021: Day 459 of COVID
Jemma.
An other day at Event Tennis camp. Hopefully today it doesn't rain again.
Chris and I are getting breakfast again and bring some yummy things to the kids.
Kids enjoying the pool
Chris and I are back to watch Ryleigh. They are having such a great time.
Sushi dinner tonight.
COVID-19 News
- More than 600,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the US since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
- The US CDC has designated the Delta variant as a "variant of concern," which means scientists believe are more transmissible or can cause more severe disease.
- In the race to vaccinate Americans, nationally, 64.4% of adults have received at least one dose, but some states are seeing significantly lower rates
June 18, 2021: Day 460 of COVID
Hang out area in our hotel/
Dropping of Ryleigh and getting Donuts for the kids.
More days on the beach
We wanted tacos on the beach with live music. It was perfect and yummy
Of course.. sugar
Afternoon storms.
- The US is still trying to reach President Biden's goal of at least partially vaccinating 70% of the adult population by July 4.
- The US CDC has designated the Delta variant as a "variant of concern," which scientists believe is more transmissible or can cause more severe disease.
- The European Union's governing body has recommended lifting restrictions on nonessential travel from 14 countries, including the US
June 19, 2021: Day 461 of COVID
Last Day at tennis camp
While Ryleigh is at tennis camp we are going Seabobbing. Fabi's first time.
Dinner. Seafood.
$30 meals. Better be good.
My favorite family game. Code Names
COVID-news
- The US is still trying to reach President Biden's goal of at least partially vaccinating 70% of the adult population by July 4.
- The US CDC has designated the Delta variant as a "variant of concern," which scientists believe is more transmissible or can cause more severe disease.
- The European Union's governing body has recommended lifting restrictions on nonessential travel from 14 countries, including the US
June 20, 2021: Day 462 of COVID
I asked Issiah and Fabi to take pictures. They are so cute.
Ryleigh is in the last day of the tournament.
Taking Ryleigh to the beach after the tournament. Family Time. And of course I want dessert.
It's a rainy day.
I love Pokemon Go and wanted to play at the beach.
It's a great day for family games, it's rainy. Time for Code names.
COVID-19 News:
- The US is still trying to reach President Biden's goal of at least partially vaccinating 70% of the adult population by July 4.
- The US CDC has designated the Delta variant as a "variant of concern," which scientists believe is more transmissible or can cause more severe disease.
- The European Union's governing body has recommended lifting restrictions on nonessential travel from 14 countries, including the US
June 21, 2021: Day 463 of COVID
We are having breakfast at my favorite place.
We are at the beach again because it's our last day.
Last walk to feed to birds.
COVID-19 News:
- While much of the country is heading back to normal, there are still signs of wariness: States with high rates of unvaccinated adults are at particular risk for the spreading Delta variant.
- The US also has extended restrictions on nonessential travel to Mexico and Canada.
- Meanwhile, Olympics organizers announced they will allow spectators at the Games this year but set a 50% cap at venues, up to a maximum of 10,000 people
June 22, 2021: Day 464 of COVID
Travel Day we are heading home after 3 weeks in Florida
COVID-19 News:
- More than 9 million cases of novel coronavirus have been confirmed worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.
- In the US, cases are spiking in states like Florida and Arizona, even as the nation continues to reopen. Young people in the South and West are increasingly testing positive.
- An infectious disease expert has warned that the virus is on track to keep spreading "like a forest fire" through the US this summer and fall
June 23, 2021: Day 465 of COVID
Layden got his driving permit.
COVID-19 News
- Experts now say that dangerous Delta variant could cause a full-on resurgence of coronavirus in the US in the coming months.
- The US is expected to fall short of Biden's stated goal of having 70% of US adults receive at least one Covid vaccine shot by July 4.
- Meanwhile, globally, about 10% of the population is fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to Our World in Data. In Africa, less than 1% of the population is vaccinated
June 24, 2021: Day 466 of COVID
COVID-19 News
- More than 9.2 million cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. WHO expects the world will reach 10 million cases within the next week.
- New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will require travelers from states with high Covid-19 cases to quarantine for two weeks. At least 26 US states are seeing rising cases of the disease.
- The EU is considering recommending member states block travelers, including Americans, from visiting their countries due to a Covid-19 surge
June 25, 2021: Day 467 of COVID
Tony is with us for the next 3 days while his mom is on a mini vacation. Layden and Tony took over the living room.
A new and slightly different version of the Delta coronavirus variant is spreading in countries including the United Kingdom, the United States and India, health officials say. It's called the Delta Plus variant, and it could be even more contagious than the Delta version. So far, about 200 cases in 11 countries have been identified. Meanwhile, more than 1 in 10 people who got one dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine in the US have missed their second dose, according to CDC data. That could leave people more vulnerable to dangerous coronavirus strains like the Delta variant.
June 26, 2021: Day 468 of COVID
Chris and I went to Webster Lake to play Pokemon Go.
COVID-19 Update
- More than half of US states are seeing an increase in Covid-19 cases. In Texas, some bars have been ordered to close as officials fear "apocalyptic" surges if current trends continue. Meanwhile, Florida reported its highest single day of cases.
- Travelers from the United States are “unlikely” to be allowed into the European Union, several EU officials told CNN.
- Dr. Anthony Fauci says the White House coronavirus task force is "seriously considering" a new testing strategy.
- Number of Covid-19 cases in Latin America has tripled in the past month, surpassing 2 million infections, the Pan American Health Organization said.
June 27, 2021: Day 469 of COVID
We are back at Webster Lake playing Pokemon Go and his guy is our walking his birds. It was really cool.
- The US reported more than 40,000 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, its biggest daily jump yet. More than half of all states are seeing a rise in cases.
- The number of cases in Latin America has tripled in the past month, surpassing 2 million infections, the Pan American Health Organization said.
- The British government says it will announce travel agreements with countries such as France, Greece and Spain.
- Dr. Anthony Fauci says the White House coronavirus task force is "seriously considering" a new testing strategy
June 28, 2021: Day 470 of COVID
Gemma is going to swim lessons today.
COVID-19 News:
- More than 10 million people across the world have been infected with the coronavirus, and more than 500,000 have died.
- The US reported more than 40,000 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, its biggest daily jump yet. Yet only two US states are reporting a decline in new coronavirus cases
- The number of cases in Latin America has tripled in the past month, surpassing 2 million infections, the Pan American Health Organization said.
- India reported 19,906 new coronavirus cases on Sunday -- the country's biggest one-day jump
June 29, 2021: Day 471 of COVID
COVID-19 News
- The more dangerous and more transmissible Delta variant has spread to nearly every state in the US, feeding health experts' concern over potential Covid-19 spikes in the fall.
- The Delta variant now accounts for about 1 in every 5 new US infections, forcing officials to rethink Covid-19 measures – even for the vaccinated.
- Meanwhile, other parts of the world are tightening Covid-19 restrictions. South Africa has entered at least two weeks of lockdown to combat a third wave linked to the Delta variant. About 10 million Australians are also under lockdown
June 30, 2021: Day 472 of COVID
Chris and I tried to go work down town at Union Station but we didn't plan currently so we went back home.
Layden just wants to drive all the time.
COVID-19 News:
- At least 16 US states have paused their reopening plans as new cases in at least 36 states are trending upward compared to the previous week.
- The European Union will reopen its border to more than a dozen countries starting tomorrow — but US citizens are not on the list and are still barred.
- The pandemic is far from over and "is actually speeding up," the World Health Organization's director-general said
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