The Pickled Prepper

September 9: Reported Coronavirus Cases Remain Low in U.S.

Strangely, the expected surge of COVID-19 cases and deaths after Labor Day did not happen.  There were only 28,550 cases reported in the U.S....
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The Economic Repercussions of Coronavirus

The initial surge of reopening excitement feels good, but the economic repercussions of the coronavirus are going to be tough to shake off.

Day 10 of Quarantine: Quiet on the Home Front

After 10 days, we have adjusted to our life in quarantine and settled into a routine. We’ve adapted to being home full time and are getting along well. We’ve determined that it is important to have goals and to schedule at least one activity or chore per day.
Sign saying parking is reserved for the vaccine clinic only.

COVID-19 Bounces Back in the U.S. Signaling Possible Start to a...

As COVID-19 case numbers rise again, we may be witnessing the end of the hope and excitement about a return to "normal" by summer.
We go into Self Quarantine to prevent COVID-19 infection

Have they learned nothing about COVID since 2020?

We are entering the third year of the COVID pandemic and the government is doubling down on the same tactics that didn't stop COVID last time.
Infected lungs show up white on CAT scans.

Is History Repeating Itself?

Am I experiencing a time warp, or does it seem like 2020 and the outbreak of COVID-19 is repeating itself? Get prepped for the next virus from China.
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.
man in gas mask

COVID Numbers Seem to Be Leveling Off

Not only in the U.S., but worldwide, we are seeing number of COVID-19 infections start to plateau. This is leading to questions about when stay hoe orders will be relaxed, but the answer is: Not soon.

Coronavirus Report June 28: World Tops 10 Million COVID-19 Cases

As the world tops 10 million cases, the U.S. sees a second day of more than 40,000 cases.
President Biden as seen in this photo released by the White House

Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics: Government Loses Control of the COVID-19...

Conflicting data, changing stories, and the politicization of science are resulting in a wave of confusion and mistrust when it comes to this latest wave of COVID-19. messages,