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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Every Tuesday I volunteer at our local ski hill ... I finally realized that the day on the mountain is a blessing during these times. I get to ski with guests at the resort and spend time talking to them. I had a fantastic day today and as usual the guests I hosted were a pleasure to be with. Everyone is there to have a good time on the slopes. What is most amazing is that no one talked about Covid-19, restrictions or anything else related to the pandemic. Tuesday are a day to escape the pandemic. I am outdoors with a neck tube covering my face, so safety is not an issue when you throw in the fact that I am outdoors. People are friendly and appreciative of what I do. My focus is on ensuring that everyone is safe on the hill and having a good time. The pandemic slides into the background for about 7 hours. No thoughts, no discussions, and no worries about Omicron. I think Tuesday is usually the best day of the week. I come refreshed and tired at the same time. My mind gets a day off. It is good for the soul.
January 29, 2022
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¿Cuál ha sido el tópico más importante en las noticias en la última semana - ya sea en su comunidad, en su país, o en el mundo?
Entre los temas más importantes en el país, ha sido la compra de pruebas defectuosas de COVID-19. La Ministra de Salud misma puso la denuncia ante el Ministerio Público. La sociedad, en general, está sorprendida del nivel de corrupción y la falta de consideración hacia las personas de los funcionarios públicos que hacen este tipo de negociaciones. La otra noticia se refiere al atraso de la venida de vacunas contra el COVID-19 al país. Mientras Panamá, Costa Rica y El Salvador ya se encuentran vacunando a su población, Guatemala se ha tenido que conformar el día de hoy con una donación de 2,500 vacunas de parte de Israel. De nuevo, vemos con asombro nuestro atraso . El presidente vocifera y pone una queja contra el sistema COVAX ante la OMS. De todas formas, eso no agiliza la venida de las vacunas.
March 10, 2021