In my home state of Kentucky, Governor Beshear has had to implement new restrictions in an effort to allay the rising amount of cases and deaths that is gripping our home. These new restrictions include limiting gatherings, cancelling church services, eliminating indoor eating at restaurants, and putting school off until after the holidays. With the implementation of these crucial steps many are hopeful that it will bring the virus to its knees just in time for a vaccine to arrive.
Although this virus is hitting Kentucky fairly hard, it is in no comparison to larger states that are to the West and North of us. In North Dakota there are so many that have fallen ill and died that refrigeration trucks have had to be called in to hold the deceased because the morgues are piling up far too quickly. Also, in El Paso there are so many cases that even hospitals are beginning to fill up to maximum capacity. This surge in cases is leaving many clinics to close because there are not enough providers to cover for those that have fallen prey to the virus.
All of the efforts that are being put forth are to try and hold out for a soon awaited vaccine that is in the near future. Currently, there are two main vaccinations that are being considered and hopefully being accepted to use to aid in the destruction of this virus. For now, many are trying to stay isolated from others and are following the guidelines so that they can hopefully escape this virus alive.
