WE are inching our way to the new normal. It is now clear that the novel coronavirus will not go away suddenly. In fact, it can come back with a fury as in a second wave and a third wave, if we do not take self-defense, preventive measures and social distancing seriously. The Spanish Flu of 1918 is said to have had three waves, the second wave killing the most people.

Staying home has been the norm with me but keeping up with activities while at home has been the new normal. My book club is online; some online banking has been attempted with my daughter as a guide; zoom sessions for masses, meetings, wakes; and even family gatherings with far away members are taking place. And it looks like the holiday season will accelerate these online meetings.

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