How One week in Quarantine has Changed Us
We are on day 7 of our self-imposed Quarantine. After a week, it’s safe to say our lives have changed a bit. Here’s what I’ve observed:
COVID-19 Cases Surge, but Hope is on the Horizon
I woke up this morning to learn that the authorities have now confirmed 12,392 cases of COVID-19 in the country, an increase since yesterday of 4,075, an increase of 49 percent. Today is March 20 and that number is closing in on three times the number of known cases we reported on the 17th. There are 195 known deaths, up from 147 yesterday.
Quarantine Day 6 – We Try Curb-Side Grocery Pickup
My wife’s health and spirits continue to improve, and she continued to rest and take it easy today. However, we still have no pretzels,...
U.S. Covid-19 Cases Grow 41 Percent Overnight
The rate of COVID-19 infection in the U.S. climbed from 5,881 to 8,317 in the past 24 hours, an increase of 2,436 or 41 percent. At that rate, infections will more than double every two days instead of every three, which is what I projected back on Sunday, March 15, when the country had only 2,759 known cases.
Coronavirus Response Halts Alcohol Sales in PA
“Despite being the Pickled Prepper, I am not that a heavy
drinker,” I say with a slightly slurred voice.
“Honest.”
But I am curious why they are...
Day 5 of Quarantine Brings Good News
We have some good news to report: My wife’s visit to the doctor confirmed she did not have COVID-19. I’d like to say we’re...
1400 New U.S. Coronavirus Cases in 24 Hours
The number of cases of people infected with the coronavirus in the U.S. grew by almost a third in the past 24 hours. As of this morning, there were 5,881 cases, an increase of 1,399, or just over 31 percent. At this rate, my earlier report that cases were doubling every 3 days and projection that we could reach 88,000 cases by March 30 and 1 million by April 10 is going to end up being too conservative.
Coughing on Day 4 of Quarantine
This morning, the New York Times chart showed 4,482 known coronavirus infections in the U.S., a jump of 880, bring us back down to a 24 percent increase. Deaths jumped from 66 to 86, an increase of 30 percent.
They are not Laughing at us Anymore
I could not help but enjoy this article from the Associated Press that people who used to laugh at their prepper friends are now...
Day 3 of Quarantine and We’re Bored Already
This morning, the New York Times reports that there are 3,602 known cases of COVID-19 in the United States. That represents an increase of 843 from yesterday’s report, a growth rate of 30%. I suspect the increase in the growth rate is likely a result of greater availability of test kits. New York State has now eclipsed Washington and has the most reported cases at 732. However Washington still has the most deaths at 42 out of a national total of at least 66.
