DU Poll: Is it time we accept Covid is here to stay and we just need to get on with our lives

[Dorian Gray]

43. There are so many factors here

I do appreciate that testing is so readily available in NYC. I have a stack of ten boxes at home to at home test, but I can also walk to a number of mobile vans for a free pcr or rapid test. I know not every place is like that.

I'm seeing a friend tonight. We are both rapid testing first, even though she had covid at christmas. (She also has just recovered from cancer, so the extra precaution feels right.)

I'm happy to test as much as possible. To wear a mask. But I also want opportunities to do the things I love and see the people I love. It's important to me.

Not to mention what my 11 year old needs. She's been in school and doing ballet/gymnastics and guitar in person throughout all this. We've maintained trusted friends for her to see. All intentional bc the first three months of the pandemic had her freaking out/lonely/threatening self harm.

Some risks are worth it for my family.