Why it's worth not giving up on COVID safety

At times it feels like we're post pandemic, but really that's not living with reality.
Though COVID not only persists, but is evolving, it doesn't take a lot of thought to stay safe.

1. Mask up if you're around people (even outdoors)
2. Use the best mask you have access to
3. Ensure you have had 3 doses, and a booster if you're eligible
4. Strive for fresh air, sit outside, open windows, get HEPA filters and set them to high
5. Don't assume catching COVID gives you more immunity, since Omicron turns out this isn't true
6. You can catch it again and again, and each time you roll the dice, so keep on protecting yourself
7. Get your Flu vaccine too, no point avoiding one to be taken down with the other
8. Don't be around other people when you are (or when you might be sick)
9. It can always be COVID, even if you know it's allergies, or you recently had it, just be extra careful until symptoms are gone