Some Covid Restrictions Removed

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   You can breathe now. So take a deep refreshing breath because beginning today, March 1, masks will no longer be required when you're out in the open in public. The only places where you need to wear a mask are at weddings, funerals, church gatherings, supermarkets, hospitals, hardware stores, government offices, clinics, dentists, birthday parties, other parties, wakes, clubs, and so on. Yea...you got that right. The only time you can go without a mask is if your walking all alone on a road with nobody else around. Then and only then are you free to tear off your mask and breathe deeply and freely of all the wonderful smells of dust and smoke and diesel exhaust and mud and cow manure and garbage dumps and horses in the pasture.
   Of course, I'm being sarcastic. But the good news is that yes, several Covid restrictions have now been lifted. No more wearing of masks outdoors (somewhat of a gray area yet), curfew removed, no Covid tests required for those coming in via land borders, (but only if you're fully vaccinated), gatherings can be held at 75% capacity of the building/area. Initially the government stated proof of vaccination would be required for attending church but the statement was clarified today morning. Vaccine proof will not be needed for going to church.
  Face-to-face classes resumed in January, land borders were opened in February, and by April the government hopes to restore normalcy. Let's hope that will happen sooner rather than later.

















               
                                                A. Mendoza

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