Indiana’s Governor Holcomb went on the air at noon today to announce that even more measures are needed to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Indiana has seen a dramatic increase in the number of confirmed cases, and, tragically, an increase in the number of Hoosiers that have perished due to COVID-19.
Today Sher and I decided to take a drive to get us out of the house for a while. Our son (who does our shopping for us) drove. It was nice to get out. We saw a definite decrease in traffic at the grocery stores and big box stores. The eateries had their quickly made signs up offering take out food service only.
Nearly empty lot at Cracker Barrel: carry out only
Like many other regions in the country there have been recommendations to restrict the gathering of people in order to keep the spread of the virus down. Here the number went from 250 to 50 rather quickly. Within days restaurants, bowling alleys, arcades and theaters were closed. Soon after Indiana’s casinos also were closed. Now with the new Executive order from the Governor, Indiana will lock down this Wednesday at midnight. Folks are to stay home, work from home if possible. Stores are closing, well, you know how it works.
` Indiana Grand Casino closed. Even the pond fountains are turned off.
Where is this pandemic going? How bad is it going to get? Looking at New York, California and Washington State it is already pretty grim. Gov. Holcomb said more is needed to be done here to stop the spread. Trump says one thing, Dr. Fauci says something else. FEMA says they are getting the masks out. ER doctors across the nation say they don’t have enough masks. Testing? Who has a clue as to what is really going on there.
Wishing all our friends the best as we get through this trying time. Stay in, stay safe and remember to wash those hands. We are really looking forward to when we can get back on the road again.
Stay safe
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Same here – and wishing you both well
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Better to stay home now. My daughter works in a hospital and says it’s gonna be bad, once the full infection wave hits. Stay safe! Marcus
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I applaud your daughter for her work in health care. I pray she remains safe and protected from the virus.
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Thanks, this is very much appreciated! She is a brave girl indeed!
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Its the same here… Thank you for following CarolCooks2… Stay safe, and healthy.
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Thanks CarolCooks2 for the nice comment. This too will pass, hopefully sooner than later….
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I do hope so… Sigh..
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Stay well. If we all do our part and take this seriously, we can get through it all. Allan
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Agreed, Allan. Everyone has to pay attention to what’s required of all. Thanks for the visit and comment.
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Be safe and be well. We are on lockdown here in Georgia too. The roads and stores are all like ghost towns. It’s supposed to peak her on April 24th. But our neighborhoods are full of people walking and doing yard work. We worked outside all day yesterday spreading mulch. At least all of our homes will look great when this is over. Take care.
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We too are working the yard. We usually set up at the US 40 highway sale early May, but am not planning to go this year. You mentioned a Lakewood 400 sale. Is this a big once a year event?
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