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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. Covid-19 is not really a concern to me personally. I have had both shots and feel quite safe in most situations. That being said, I still wear a mask when shopping or when in large groups. Canada will open our borders in a few weeks to American visitors who are fully vaccinated. 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. I'm concerned unvaccinated Americans will attempt to cross the border. This week my focus is still on the wildfires in our province. Right now, the wildfire crisis feels much worse than the height of the pandemic. Fires have the potential to create a much larger disaster than Covid-19 did at its peak. 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. 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.