28 October 2021
Dear Sushila
Today, Singapore has 5234 cases reported. With 84% of the population vaccinated, the government is trying to create a herd immunity. Although many scientists will agree this is the only way to fight the virus, it is still nevertheless a harsh attempt, as many elderly and vulnerable people are in danger of succumbing to the infection. As it is, there is an average of 8-12 deaths each day with many critically ill in ICU. It is no more a sad news but an expected outcome.
Borders are opening up but I think it will be a while before I feel confident to travel again. We have to stay well and stay safe. 90% of the fatalities are those above the age of 60 years with underlying medical condition. The medication they take for their chronic illnesses have weakened their immunity system, so the expert says.
I have been listening to old songs lately, mostly the piano recitals from the discs I bought in Colombo. Do you remember when you brought me to a shopping center where I bought these discs? Easy listening and relaxing!
Sushila, when you watch tv, remember to get up every now and then to walk around. It keeps the circulation going. Don't sit too long on the sofa.
Do you have a Fitbit watch that can record the number of step you walk each day? The ideal is 10,000 steps a day. I have a Whitings watch as a Christmas present a couple of years ago. It has the same function and each week it averages up the number of steps you have walked each day. Last September (2020), I decided to take walking as an exercise each morning and from that date, I average 13,000 steps a day. I intend to keep this up so that I will not feel guilty when I over-eat. Haha! and because I love my food, I have not lost much weight. Haha!
Lots of love
Sylvia
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