The Pickled Prepper
A doctor's stethoscope. Photo by Hush Naidoo on Unsplash

Why We Flattened the Curve

Flattening the curve worked; it bought us time to understand COVID-19 and to better understand how to treat it. Don't let the higher numbers panic you.
Cameron Indoor Stadium, home of the Duke Blue Devils

Playing it Safe Meant Not Playing at All

We owe the NCAA, the NBA, MLB, the NHL and other sports leagues a debt of gratitude for canceling their seasons as early as they did.
older man wearing mask, photo by Photo by Michael Williams II on Unsplash.

Coronavirus Fear vs Familiarity

Does familiarity breed contempt? Or as we learn more do we just fear COVID-19 less?
Products purchased at Sam's Club

A Sam’s Club Report as Panic Buying Begins Again

With five more days until Election Day and a potential coronavirus-inspired lockdown in the future, we visit Sam’s Club to see what is in stock.
Food service employee wears a mask and shield

Coronavirus Report August 5: U.S. Cases Continue to Decline

The second wave of COVID-19 appears to be in retreat as cases decline and the curve drops from its mid-July peak.
Rio d Janeiro, Brazil, where COVID-19 cases are climbing. Photo by Julianna Kaiser on Unsplash

May 28 Coronavirus Report: Brazil Tops Charts

While American holds its breath, hoping the coronavirus is in retreat, it continues to tear through Brazil, which now has 400,000 cases.
COVID-19 has emptied out train stations in parts of Europe

September 14: World Sets New COVID-19 Record

European nations are cracking down on social distancing as COVID-19 cases rise around the world. France and Spain continue to lead Europe in new cases.
A man readies to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Winning! COVID-19 Retreats. Will Social Distancing be Next?

With some experts prediction COVID-19 will be beaten by April, we look at what this could mean for the county and the economy.
Masks have become a way of life as COVID-19 sweeps across the globe.

Are you Seeing Panic In Your State?

The Pfizer vaccine may be less than 40 percent effective against the Delta variant of COVID-19. We hit 49,746 cases on July 23. Are people around you panicking, or is it just the media?
Boarded up store in lockdown mode. Photo by Jason Mowry on Unsplash.

Remembering Pearl Harbor and Facing the Threat of COVID-19

78 years ago, we faced a surprise attack from Japan, battled back and won the war. As the fight against COVID-19 continues, we need to remember that victory does not always come easily.