Uncertainty in Uncertain Times

So many things remain uncertain at this time. Will schools reopen and if so how will safety be managed? Will people take serious the need to wear masks and social distance? How can we balance the economy with the protection of our population? We need leadership from the top of government on down, but unfortunately we have a fractured system with lack of national leadership and too many conflicting statements being made. I fear that the pandemic will only get worse. Having recently been tested for COVID-19, I feel fortunate that the test came back negative. But that’s a snapshot in time. Given the number of people who are not taking precautions, I could have been infected the day after I took the test. There are no guarantees, and it’s not possible to eliminate all risk. We still need to take the necessary precautions to minimize the risk.