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More COVID-19 cases or New Norm?

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  I have ninety-some entries in my blog that include the number of new cases and deaths reported in Los Angeles County. I keep hearing the term, "the new norm," when referring to wearing masks and "safe social distancing" practices. What I see as the "new norm," is about 1,200-1,500 new COVID-19 cases reported daily. The more we see something, it eventually becomes the new normal . It may or may not be something good, but it does become the new normal. Seeing 1,200-1,500 new cases reported daily is becoming normal. This thought process affects my health. As I mentioned in a previous post, I am in various high risk categories. *sigh* So even though I wear a mask and wash my hands often, ... it seems many around me are not doing the same. They are finding it acceptable to see 1.3K+ per day and because it's normal, no need to adhere to safety measures. Perhaps what I just said is not accurate, but it is how it feels to me.  Yesterday the dai...

Progress Through Challenges

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  Today I was able to get more steps in than yesterday. Still need to make progress because it was not 10,000 steps. I have to keep at it and not give up.  I am no longer afraid of success.  In the past I would let other's feelings derail me. Not today. Even though others around me feel negative about themselves when I succeed, it's not an excuse for me to slack off. I have to be clear about what I want and make sure I do not misdirect my frustrations towards others. I am accountable to myself. I am responsible for myself. I can and will reach all my goals. There is still pandemic going on. It does not matter if you believe it is or it is not. When I see these numbers to me, it says that in my neck of the woods, things are not as bad as in other areas. As for COVID-19 POMONA people tested.....8677 cases...................822 deaths...................16 people tested / cases: 0.0947 GLENDORA people tested ....2546 cases....................188 ...