I am so sorry about your dad’s and your own infections. I hope you both recover well and there is not long-lasting damage.

It’s important that everyone who is medically capable wears well-fitting masks in public settings. It is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce transmission. Each broken chain of transmission is lives saved. Remember that damage from these infections is cumulative. Each time, you’re more likely to have long-term post-viral illness, even if your initial symptoms were “mild.”

Institutions are failing us, but we can still protect each other. 😷💛