The COVID Chronicles #40

Arizona is approaching 47,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 & has been identified as one of 10 states in the U.S. as a new "hot spot" for the virus. 

There were 3,246 new cases reported yesterday (a record) with 41 new deaths, which brings the body count to 1,312. 

In our county:
There are now a total of 340 cases with 221 of these cases considered active.
113 people have been released from isolation. 
There have been 6 confirmed deaths. 
34 people have been hospitalized with 13 cases being admitted to the ICU. 
The number of cases in our zip code currently stands at "6-10".  

Other Arizona cities like Flagstaff and Tucson have now implemented policies requiring the wearing of masks while out in public. No word on if officials in Old Mining Town will be doing the same. 

Here's another video of that hail storm from Monday that destroyed our garden...



Last night, Wife had dinner with two international friends of hers; one is from India and one is from Afghanistan. That meant I was home alone and brought home my dinner from Chipotle....


This is a double portion chicken & carnitas, with double black beans, double rice, double fajita veggies, and cheese. It's delicious!





 


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