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COVID US News One Year Ago Flashback
March 13, 2020
HINDSIGHT
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At least 2,033 cases of coronavirus have been reported in the US.
In total, 47 people have died.

"ICE suspends social visitation at detention facilities because of coronavirus."

"Three more shows suspend TV production over coronavirus concerns."

"16 states have closed schools over coronavirus concerns."

"Pelosi says deal reached on US coronavirus response."

"Trump says he does not support House coronavirus bill."

"TSA to allow hand sanitizer, but it will require special screening."

"Pushed by reporters on why he hasn't been tested for coronavirus after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus, President Trump said, "I didn't say I wasn't going to be tested." He followed up that "most likely" he'll get tested but didn't say when."

"President Trump continues to shake hands with corporate chiefs in the Rose Garden, even as health experts warn against the practice in a bid to prevent community spread."

"Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will get 'broad new authorities 'to deal with coronavirus."

"Trump says he doesn't want everybody taking coronavirus tests."

"President Trump declared a 'national emergency' on Friday due to the coronavirus pandemic."

"Should Americans buy extra food and supplies? 'Consider keeping a two-week to 30-day supply of nonperishable food at home,' Harvard Medical School says. 'In addition, try to keep at least a 30-day supply of prescription medication and any needed over-the-counter medication.'"

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Forward to the Present Time US COVID News
March 13, 2021
CURRENT EVENTS
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CDC | Updated: Mar 13 2021 6:24PM
Total Cases 29,176,658 +63,007 New Cases
TOTAL DEATHS 530,693 +1,392 New Deaths

"Keep masks on, NIH director pleads as Texas enters 1st weekend without statewide Covid-19 restrictions. As spring break travel picks up and states increasingly drop Covid-19 restrictions, Dr. Francis Collins, the National Institutes of Health director, is pleading with people to keep using masks regardless of prevailing rules. Falling case counts, rising vaccinations -- converge with public health experts' concerns that more-transmissible variants are gaining ground. Collins and other experts have said the share of the B.1.1.7 variant caught in surveillance testing is increasing and could cause a spike in cases within weeks."

"Florida: a coronavirus and spring break hotspot.
The CDC lists the majority of Florida counties as having a "high" risk for community transmission. The rest are either "substantial" or "moderate." However, Florida is open for business. Photos from there already show crowded beaches with few masks and little social distancing."

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About the Photograph:
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In between the rain, I stepped outside this afternoon for some fresh air.
The above girl made a fast “one shot” appearance.
Memory Shot only.