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Originally Posted by Geographer
Texas reported 10,351 new cases of COVID-19 on July 11. Travis County has an estimated 2,913 active cases.
What changes are you all seeing in your daily routines? What should be done about the skyrocketing infections?
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Well I for one have been dealing with COVID-19. Been in quarantine since June 24th. I know I caught it at work from people who either didn't properly wear their face masks or simply didn't take wearing a mask seriously. When it came to physical distancing, there simply wasn't enough floorspace even with a customer limit to really physically distance. It was a horrible experience. There were times I didn't think I could stand anymore of the pain, barely able to sleep because I kept having to sit up to take breaths because the pressure on my chest was so heavy. You do not know how this virus will affect you. Don't just assume you will either have light symptoms or no symptoms. There have been healthy young people who are dead now who probably thought they could ride it out without too much trouble.
One thing I will say about Travis County numbers, seems awfully low considering I know several people who are dealing with symptoms. There are a hell of a lot more people than we know of that are carriers and there are people who are having a hard time even getting tested.
I am glad to report that I am recovering but it has affected my household and so, for the time being, we continue to be in quarantine.