Oh, joy. My spouse began the day w/a flat tire in the driveway. Called work to let them know he'd be late. Only to find out that a co-worker has covid. And that co-worker was unmasked around a 3rd co-worker yesterday. Spouse is diligent w/masking, but will still get a covid test. Not an auspicious start to the day.

Spouse is a hospital based physician. So far, 4 of his fellow docs have gotten Covid in the past month. And by and large, it's been from community exposure as masking has become lax.

The 2 of us are still exceedingly careful about masking in indoor spaces where there are numerous people. Some days it feels like we are the lone holdouts in a world that would like to forget the pandemic ever happened.

@lj I work in an elementary school and I see less than 10% of students and staff masked. I am tired of wearing one too, but I think it is responsable. Some parents of kids who have tested positive said they had almost no symptoms, so easy to walk around spreading it without (or with) awareness. I had a mild case of COVID in 2020 (before vax) and my ability to smell/taste is still warped today. I would rather not have a second round.
@encantalacocina yup. I personally know 4 people with long covid & until we know why some are susceptible, I'll keep masking.