Dear Emanuel County,
Once again we’re watching a rise in the disease that has made life so difficult for most of the last 1 ½ years. After enjoying several months of hopefulness and finally beginning to be able to enjoy our lives again, COVID-19 has begun to rear its head once more, putting us on notice that without proper precautions, vaccinations, and caring how our actions affect those most vulnerable, we will again be at a crossroads which will affect our family, friends and neighbors by the decisions we make today.
While observing the medical community it may not be evident, but healthcare workers are mentally and physically exhausted. Physicians and clinical staff who spent weeks without rest taking care of someone you know cannot cope with another surge in COVID-19.