A Covid Report

post # 3063 and thanks to all you readers 

From the CBC online:

[ Ontario reported 296 additional cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the fewest on a single day since last September, as well as the deaths of 13 more people with the illness.

The rolling seven-day average of daily cases, one of the most critical indicators of the pandemic's growth or decline, is down to 479, its lowest point since Sept. 29, 2020. The measure peaked in Ontario at nearly 4,400 in April. ]

Its that seven day average that is most critical in gauging CV 19 affects

I'm going upstairs as at now to take the 24 H antihistamine                            < for the last time ???? > The chemical is cetirizine hydrochloride. And following :

Cetirizine, sold under the brand name Zyrtec among others, is a second-generation antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, and urticaria. It is taken by mouth. Effects generally begin within an hour and last for about a day.

I've actually switched antihistamines b/c the previous one ran out. It was called desloratidine. Follow up

Cetirizine has also an antiallergic and anti-inflammatory activity that could be fruitfully used in clinical practice. Therefore, cetirizine is, also after 30 years, a first-choice antihistamine

And further research : There is no contraindication for taking one followed by the other.

Plus, I discovered that I could take cetirizine HCL to relieve cold symptoms - bonus.

From the Quarter Mile. Among the chores accomplished was fixing the garage door on the boathouse. The metal door that rolls up, is a testament to DIY repairs. Yesterday. I re - attached a bracket that holds a roller wheel of the door. I struggled but found a replacement bolt and nut to hold the bracket firmly - ier.

The bolt and nut had loosened but I found that they could not be tightened < ????? >. Of course, it was classic jury - rigging. The space behind the bracket was under a quarter inch. Thus, a short bolt was needed and a skinny nut. I happen to carry an assortment of spare nuts, bolts and screws and truth be told - a little of everything b/c you never know. [ I'm reminded of this fact each time that I lift my tool satchel.]. The rest of the brackets      < 10 more > are held on by the original self - tapping metal screws.
But - you can guess - the screw that was supposed to be there left a hole in the metal frame too big to take a screw and hold. Without the bracket firmly attached that bracket twists and the roller wheel skews in the track and jams. Thus, there are bolts in a few places < done over the years >.

The added benefit of going to QMH is the relaxing which I did. Yes, I'm retired but sometimes a change of scenery, pace and ho hum days is good. I swished a t

toilet ( removing winter scum build up ), soaped up the truck windows to take off the bug splatter and ate too much. All good.

Ready. I've got sore spots on my scalp ????