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Matilda Charles Covid

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... It’s Still Here

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of Covid cases has steadily risen since December. Earlier in the fall, Covid took a short break while the u and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) made it to center stage. ose illnesses are now waning a bit, and here comes Covid again.

It doesn’t help that we have a new variant -- an o shoot of Omicron, the XBB.1.5 -- taking o around the country. By Christmas nearly half the cases of Covid were that new variant, so it’s growing.

Seniors, as usual, are being hit hard with those in the age 70+ range being the largest group a ected, followed by ages 60-69.

If you’re hesitant to go back to being extremely careful, we’re experiencing what some doctors are calling the Senior Wave. It means the numbers on a graph show that the largest group a ected with hospitalizations are seniors.

Which means it’s still not time to let down our guard. If anything, it means renewing our e orts to stay safe. Frequent handwashing, wearing a mask in the store, even if you’re the only one who is, staying out of large groups ... we know how to do this.

And like it or not, we should. e growing number of seniors being hospitalized or dying due to Covid should shake up all of us.

Another, and possibly even more accurate, statistic for the spread of Covid is the wastewater. is is where municipalities test the sewage for Covid. People can hide their exposure and illness by using the at-home tests we all received in the mail, thereby skewing the “o cial” numbers, but the sewage in an area is sure to be more accurate.

To see the wastewater data by county, go online to CDC.gov and search for “National Wastewater Surveillance System” (NWSS).

(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

The decision to move yourself or a family member to an assisted living facility can be difficult. When men and women begin to experience difficulty with everyday activities, such as bathing, dressing or getting around,families may need to explore assisted living facilities.

MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

* On Feb. 2, 1980, details of ABSCAM, an FBI sting operation to uncover political corruption in the government, are released to the public. Thirty-one public officials were targeted. In the operation, FBI agents posed as representatives of a fictional Arab business, offering money in exchange for special favors.

Loose advertisement pages from 1920s LADIES HOME JOURNAL magazines, 11”x14”. Many still with vibrant colors. Perfect for crafts/framing. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com

ZOJIRUSHI BREAD MACHINE. Model: BBCC-V20. With instruction booklet. Fairport: jvc45@aol.com

FIREWOOD - Two maples trees near driveway. Easy excess. You cut and take down. Cleanup not required: 585-538-9305

FINISHED DIAMOND PAINTING, Nightmare Before Christmas. You frame. Batavia: 845-309-9373 text only

TWIN SIZE HOSPITAL BED - like brand new. To meet at the storage unit in Farmington on February 4th. Text or call: 585-967-2413

BROTHER PRINTER, model MFC_L8900CDW. Touch screen flickers at times, prints well. Has ink in it and also has new ink: Meetu@twc.com

PET CARRIER for small pet, plus two LITTER BOXES, two small METAL FOOD BOWLS. Pick up, Fairport: Text only: 585-278-0445

Ten gallons ACE HARDWARE WOOD ROYAL solid color reddish brown oil siding and trim stain. Pick up, Rush: mrssiberfile@aol.com

WOMEN’S CLOTHING. Gently used. Size 2 / Small. Full trash bag. Name brands. Pick up York/Caledonia: mariab827@yahoo.com

PACK N PLAY: 585-861-0181

STERILITE TWO DOOR CABINET, still in box. Pick up, Brockport: 585-431-3177

Packages of Fit Right large ADULT DIAPERS. Unisex. 20 per package. Text or call: 585-356-3200

Three SNOW TIRES, 205-50/R17 on Wheels 5 x 114.3 bolt pattern. 80% tread remaining: rbacon2@gmail.com

EXERCISE BIKE. You pick up and move, Rushville: 585-554-7113 (no texting) Bag of GREETING CARDS for crafts. Fairport: 585-388-0318

NEW MINI BLIND, light gray, 23” W x 72” L. Pick up Batavia, text only: 845-3099373

4-drawer FILING CABINET. Penfield. phabes529@gmail.com or 585-953-0163 (leave a message)

Full size CRAFTMATIC BED. Newer mattress with stain. You remove: 585-259-2703

Working INCLINE TREADMILL: 585-519-7894

2006 TOYOTA COROLLA NEW CAR SALES BROCHURE. New condition. Will mail to you. Email: jclare01@rochester.rr.com

DOWNED TREES. You cut and haul away, Hopewell: 585-471-4447 WOOD from a recently fallen tree. You cut and haul from the back yard. Not pine: rmadier1@rochester.rr.com

White ADULT DESK. Henrietta. Call in the afternoon: 585-334-6388

VINTAGE LEGO SETS or PIECES! Can be newer Legos! Greatest Appreciation and God Bless! 585-590-7995

BABY MONITOR for kitty cabin and a CAT TOWER in good condition (prefer a large one): 585-637-0933

Any BOOKS by Arch Merrill or Henry Clune: 585-924-2651

LIFT RECLINER - must also lift legs. New or gently used: 585-719-7866

PORTABLE WASHER or OLD WRINGER WASHER that works. Thank you: 607-329-6086

BARN ROOFING and SIDING - aluminum or metal, new or used. Thank you: 585-861-0181

FOAM COUCH CUSHIONS, tan, or cream cloth for craft projects: s.marty.nary@gmail.com

COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK TRADING PINS for 12 year old granddaughter who will be playing this summer in the tournament: salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com

BASEBALL/FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL CARDS, 1950-1970. Will pick up. Located in Victor. What I canít use I donate to kids: 585-313-4131.

UPRIGHT FREEZER in good working condition for church group community outreach: 585-447-8452

Baby PACK N PLAY or PORTA CRIB, plus a PLAY PEN: 585-670-0719. Send photo to dajude03@yahoo.com

ALUMINUM RAMPS and PLATFORMS for Boy Scout Pack 39. Toy Train Box car construction project: 585-233-6143

TONGUE and GROOVE PINE for refurbishing interior of train car for Scout Pack 39. Toy train project: 585-233-6143

DIRECTORIES – Rochester and Suburban from 1900s to present for handicap senior project: 585-500-2588

DOUBLE or TWO SINGLE BEDS for husband who has cancer: 585-201-3161

MICROWAVE for senior apartments. 585-226-9221

VINTAGE SPORTS CARDS, 1980s TOYS/GAMES and VINTAGE BOOKS! God Bless and Happy New Year: 585-729-1259

REGULATION-SIZED FOOTBALL, used, but in good condition: 585-599-3490

KITCHEN TABLE and CHAIRS, LIVING ROOM FURNITURE. For Family Promise of Ontario County: 585-820-0211

FLAT SCREEN TV, over 40”, for Elks Lodge information screen. For Charitable Fundraising. Non-Smart TV is fine: tmcnelly2058@gmail.com

COMIC BOOKS & SPORT/COLLECTIBLE CARDS. Avid collector will pick up what you don’t want. Call or text: 585-260-0437 God Bless/Thanks

Single or full-size MATTRESS and FRAME, gently used: nharrison95@gmail.com

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