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| Malayan Tapir Calf Came Out To Play Today (Taken 5.17.21) |
I sometimes try a Sunday reset by intentionally going to bed around midnight with some melatonin so I was feeling great when I woke up this morning. But instead of springing into email and whatnot, I read. I'm in the middle of two books at the moment, but I am loving Crying In H Mart so much. I was crying through like half the book, but it is definitely worth a read. I should be done with it in the next day or two but there are a handful of people on the library waitlist behind me.
I did do some morning social media reading and noticed that Troy Johnson was asking for opinions about the outdoor structures that restaurants have been able to build during the pandemic. A lot of people had a lot to say for or against...restaurants vs parking...spaces that pay for outdoor space vs restaurants getting parklet space free...safety and code and on and on, but at the point when I was looking at least, nobody seemed to care about biking anymore. So many of the very same restaurants who were crying that they would die without their parking if it was taken by bike lanes suddenly had no problem losing parking for their outdoor seating. Just like the businesses who got PPP and grants are now calling people lazy for not racing back to work their shitty jobs. I know that the City is going to extend the outdoor seating/parklets/patios regardless of what I have to say about it, but I hope that they demand structures be fire, ADA, and COVID-19 compliant, that they do better inspections with regard to blocking the public right of way, and that the bike lanes we've been promised for years still get completed in a timely manner.
When I was ready to emerge from my reading bubble, Darren made breakfast for lunch, I caught up on some email and briefings, had an afternoon call, and then Darren and I went to the San Diego Zoo while Nova was doing her piano class. He's in the middle of a book that is now overdue, so he mostly sat and read while I was entranced by a couple peacocks peacocking each other, the always cute baby babirusa, and once the crowds passed, mama tapir showed off her baby some more. We hit the leopards and takins, then elevatored up to the elephants before heading to the mountain lions to take the Skyfari back over, but the staffmember told us it was too late, even though there were still at least three families waiting in line (which means 6 gondolas). So we lollygagged toward the entrance and actually got some time with the Maned "Wolf". He's maybe the most elusive animal at the Zoo, so I took my time with him before we carried on.
I think I may be out of shows to watch so maybe I'll go finish my book now. Stay safe out there.
- Walk-In Vaccination Sites with Pfizer for anyone 12+. 10am-4pm. Students must have a signed waiver from parent or guardian but may be accompanied by any adult. Walk-in sites are not limited to students.
- Tuesday: Hoover, Lincoln, Mira Mesa
- Wednesday: Morse High, San Diego High, Madison High
- Thursday: Morse High, San Diego High, Mission Bay High
- 2021 Bike Anywhere Week - SANDAG
- Related: Streets for Life campaign calls for 30 km/h urban streets to ensure safe, healthy, green and liveable cities - WHO (5.17.21)
- COVID-19:
- California Mask Mandates Remain In Effect Statewide Through June 15:
California will keep its existing guidance around masks in place until June 15 when California aims to fully reopen the economy. As of May 3, 2021, face coverings are no longer required outdoors except at crowded events, and for unvaccinated people, when physical distancing cannot be maintained. In indoor settings outside of one's home, including public transportation and schools, face coverings continue to be required regardless of vaccination status. After June 15, California plans to implement the CDC's guidelines around masking to allow fully vaccinated Californians to go without a mask in most indoor settings. This four-week period will give Californians time to prepare for this change while we continue our relentless focus on delivering vaccines, particularly in underserved communities. We urge all Californians to get vaccinated to ensure that infection and hospitalization rates remain low across the state and that we can all return to the activities we love. - CDPH (5.17.21) - WHO Director-General's COVID-19 Media Briefing
For the second week in a row there has been a global decline in cases and deaths from COVID-19. There’s a huge disconnect growing where in some countries with the highest vaccination rates, there are appears to be a mindset that the pandemic is over, while others are experiencing huge waves of infection. The pandemic is a long way from over. - Biden to send 20 million U.S.-approved vaccines abroad by end of June. The new commitment is in addition to the 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine the president has already pledged to ship overseas. - NBC News (5.17.21)
- CDC recommends schools continue to use the COVID-19 prevention strategies outlined in the current version of CDC’s Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools for at least the remainder of the 2020-2021 academic school year.
- All schools should implement and layer prevention strategies and should prioritize universal and correct use of masks and physical distancing.
- Testing to identify individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination for teachers and staff provide additional layers of COVID-19 protection in schools.
- Covid Is Airborne, Scientists Say. Now Authorities Think So, Too. WHO, CDC recognize risk of virus aerosols in tweaked advice. Scientists seek ventilation overhaul to address airborne germs - Bloomberg Prognosis (5.16.21)
- White House:
- Remarks by President Biden on the COVID-19 Response and the Vaccination Program
- FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration is Providing at least 80 million COVID-19 Vaccines for Global Use, Commits to Leading a Multilateral Effort toward Ending the Pandemic
- Statement of President Joe Biden on American Rescue Plan Oversight
- The President and Vice President release their 2020 tax returns
- The President and Vice President release their financial disclosure reports disclosing their personal financial interests
- Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, May 17, 2021
- Today is tax day.
- International day against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia.
- The first monthly payment of the expanded Child Tax Credit will be made on July 15th to 39 million households, covering more than 88 percent of children in the United States. These payments will be made on the 15th of each month
- FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Accelerates Efforts to Create Jobs Making American Buildings More Affordable, Cleaner, and Resilient
- News:
- Other Reading:
- Service Workers Aren’t Returning to Work Because They Don’t Get Paid Enough - Teen Vogue (5.17.21)
I find it astounding that politicians whose net worth is in the millions have the nerve to say what’s suitable for people to whom an extra $300 a week is literally life-changing. - Global COVID-19 Stats (JHU 5.17.21 9:20pm):
- 1,353,783 Known Cases
- 1,353,783 Known Deaths
- US COVID-19 Stats
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Data Tracker
- JHU
- 32,994,339 Cases
- 586,359 Deaths
- CDC Data Tracker:
- +17,724 New Cases/32,771,733 Known Cases
- +307 New Deaths/583,074 Known Deaths
- 344,503,595 Doses Delivered
- 274,411,901 Doses Administered
- 157,827,208 Partially Vaccinated
- 123,828,224 Fully Vaccinated
- California COVID-19 Stats:
- State of California Safe Schools For All Hub
- Vaccination progress dashboard
- Aggregate California ICU Bed Availability: 33.8%
- R-effective: 0.85
- 43,245,000 Doses Delivered/34,536,581 Doses Administered
- 4,768,887 Partially Vaccinated/15,595,784 Fully Vaccinated
- 995 New Cases/3,665,904 Total Cases (3.2 new cases/100k)
- 11 New Deaths/61,510 Total Deaths (0.1 new deaths/100k)
- 0.9% 7-day test positivity rate
- 1,689 COVID-19 Hospitalizations (+5 patients, +0.3% from prior day)
- 364 COVID-19 ICU hospitalized in CA (-33 patients, -8.3% from prior day)
- 2,416 ICU beds available (+83 from prior day)
- San Diego County
- State Data:
- Southern California ICU Bed Availability: 36.2%
- R-effective: 0.86
- 108 New Cases/279,099 Total Cases
- 5 Deaths/3,742 Total Deaths
- 4.1 cases/100k population (Assessed on 5/11. Unadjusted Case Rate)
- 1.7% Test Positivity (Assessed on 5/11)
- 2.0% Health Equity Positivity (Assessed on 5/11)
- 132 COVID-19 hospitalized patients (-8 patients, -5.7% from prior day)
- 43 COVID-19 ICU hospitalized patients (0 patients, 0% from prior day)
- 246 ICU beds available (+27 from prior day)
- County Data:
- Current Facial Covering Guidance Remains in Effect - County News Center
The County of San Diego will follow state guidance regarding facial coverings until the expected full reopening of the California economy on June 15. - 47 New Cases/279,145 Total Cases
- 0 New Daily Deaths/3,742 Total Deaths
- 3,843,005 Doses Received/3,340,095 Doses Administered
- 1,798,866 Partially Vaccinated/1,353,783 Fully Vaccinated (48.3% of 12+ population)
- 1% Daily Test Positivity (Actually .7%)/1.4% (7-day avg after 7-day lag)/1.5% Test Positivity (14-day average)
- 3.7 cases/100k population (Assessed on 5/11. Adjusted case rate per 100,000 excluding prisons.)
- 98.6% Case Investigation
- -5.3% Day Over Day COVID-19 Hospitalizations (108 patients. -31% over 30 days)
- 31% ICU Capacity (37 patients. -31% over 30 days)
- 45 Staffed ICU Beds Available
- 1 New/9 Community Outbreaks (7-day)
- Universities:
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