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Hope you all recover quickly without long term effects.

Here in NC we've rather quickly gone to HIGH level of community spread according to the CDC all over the state. In the Triangle area where I live, 20-30% have consistently masked in the last year or so after mask requirements were dropped. Duke University is considering reinstituting a mask requirement. I have numerous neighbors in my new neighborhood who have gotten COVID in the last several weeks. I have continued not to participate in community events inside our clubhouse because nobody masks at them.

I have continued to mask all along and so far, have avoided getting COVID. I avoid indoor group events, but I did have lunch inside a restaurant with a friend on Tuesday. Our unmasked server sneezed into her elbow -- in my direction -- when she was taking our order. My fingers have been crossed ever since! No more eating inside for me for awhile!