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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.

The virus was not a major factor again this week, similar to last week. Our numbers in the area continue to stay low and are not increasing.<strong> Covid-19 is not really a concern to me personally. I have had both shots and feel quite safe in most situations</strong>. That being said, I still wear a mask when shopping or when in large groups.<strong> Canada will open our borders in a few weeks to American visitors who are fully vaccinated</strong>. Based on what is happening in many areas of the US, I worry that the reluctance that so many Americans have to the vaccine and belief that the entire pandemic is a hoax could create more issues for Canada</strong>. I'm concerned unvaccinated Americans will attempt to cross the border. This week<strong> my focus is still on the wildfires in our province. Right now, the wildfire crisis feels much worse than the height of the pandemic</strong>. Fires have the potential to create a much larger disaster than Covid-19 did at its peak.<strong> There is not going to be a vaccine for climate change. The fires have been emotionally draining on my family with concerns over loss of life, homes, evacuations, and disruption of our lives</strong>. I know the pandemic is the focus of the journal but for me Covid-19 isn't a concern for me. Hopefully, Covid-19 remains off my radar. The wildfires are causing enough stress.