COVID UPDATE 6/18 11:11PM PST

WEARING FACE MASKS FOR OVER A YEAR?!
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According to The New York Times, a survey that was conducted of 511 epidemiologists, many seem to think so.  And certain other changes to our lives are also  expected to last for quite a while. 

In an eye-opening survey of experts in the field of studying diseases, the professionals were asked if and when they may feel safe and comfortable enough to engage in certain activities and live life in a more "Pre-COVID" manner. Based on their responses, it looks like they believe it's going to be a while. Here's an excerpt from the article:

"Many epidemiologists are already comfortable going to the doctor, socializing with small groups outside or bringing in mail, despite the coronavirus. But unless there’s an effective vaccine or treatment first, it will be more than a year before many say they will be willing to go to concerts, sporting events or religious services. And some may never greet people with hugs or handshakes again." 

The article goes on to say, "One thing the epidemiologists seemed to agree on was that even when they return to normal activities, they will do them differently for a long time, like socializing with friends outside or attending worship services online. A majority said it would be more than a year before they stopped routinely wearing a mask outside their homes."

I'd encourage all of you to check out this survey and the responses that were recorded. 

I believe that most of us would agree that we're going to be living in a "new normal" of some kind, for at least some time into the foreseeable future. Remember - we're all in this together, and we will get through it together. 

Here's the link to the article and survey of 511 epidemiologists in the NY Times. 

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