I’m fully vaccinated, but am I ready to travel?
In June or July I might finally be able to meet my nephew who was born in 2020. But how am I going to get to Michigan to see him?
I’m long past two weeks from my second vaccination dose, and my husband is a mere 10 days away from his two-week mark. I’ve written before about some of the small things we plan on doing, from a haircut to outdoor dining, but now we also have to start thinking about some of the bigger things. Like whether we’re ready to travel on a plane to see our loved ones.
Questions like these always come down to our personal levels of risk tolerance. My husband and I are not very risk tolerant and have kept our behavior extra cautious during the pandemic. Now, we have to figure out what this new reality means for our risk assessments for everyday choices and big decisions.
can resume travel at low risk to themselves. Vaccinated travelers no longer have to follow the CDC’s recommendations to get a COVID-19 test before and after travel unless required by the destination. They still need to wear masks and take other precautions. For the most up-to-date recommendations, see the CDC’s website here. here.
Today’s reads
- Woody and Buzz would be happy: Mattel has a way for families to extend the life of your unused and outgrown toys – and keep them out of the landfill – with the launch of its toy takeback program.
- What specific level of antibodies protect against COVID? Researchers are rushing to find out.
- Here are some sports records that were not meant to be easily broken.
- COVID fear and anxiety is still affecting many of us, even after vaccination. Health reporter Adrianna Rodriguez digs into it.
- I wrote an ode to one of my (surprisingly) favorite streaming services: Apple TV+.
Today’s pet
Are you ready for a fluffy puppy? Prepare yourselves.
“This is Jagger. He is an eight-week-old Bernese Mountain Dog,” says loving dog mom Kris Cassar. “He lives in Millersburg, Michigan. He loves the Lake Huron beach!”
Jagger I can’t wait to see you when you’re fully grown.
Don’t forget you can scroll through all the adorable pups, kittens, turtles, hamsters and more who have been featured in the newsletter here. It’s a joy.
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