“Oh, when I go to the movies, I’m still in a mask – and I’m waiting until then to eat popcorn and have my drink!” says epidemiologist Stephanie Silver.
Like many of us, Silver strives for a normal life – returning to the office, perhaps for dinner – but always expects the risk of contracting COVID-19. People feel freer when most of the restrictions on masks have disappeared, and the number of cases of COVID-19 is decreasing, but a new and highly contagious version of the BA2 virus is spreading rapidly, and the number of cases is expected to grow.
Health experts are primarily advising people to undergo full vaccinations and strengthening, as they warn that the pandemic is not over. However, the governor has no plans to reinstate mandatory COVID-19 restrictions across the state, and because cases are declining, some people want to get out of hand and travel. They are asking for official assurances regarding the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak and travel restrictions. The best way, says Dr. Meg Fisher, is to calculate the risks based on your family and who is most vulnerable.
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