SVong-Along

TL,DR; UCD was efficient, and getting the vaccine was a breeze. I even wore my special UCD appreciation shirt: I got my first shot of a COVID19 vaccine yesterday morning, about 12 hours after signing up around 8:30 pm (2 hours after UC Davis health tweeted that anyone aged 16+ would be eligible to schedule a vaccination appointment.)  Scheduling online was simple and fast (although I have heard you can call now to schedule through the end of April.) After filling out some personal info online, I got an email confirmation for my appointment the next morning. There were lots of slots available since the news hadn't spread as much- and slots were in 10 minute increments. I also tweeted UC Davis Health's Director of Media relations to confirm that everything was legit.  The next morning, I arrived at the Sacramento Scottish Rite Masonic Center. There was plenty of parking, and even a golf cart offering to drive folks who parked further away. Upon entrance, greeters asked people...

TLDR: The gym was sanitized, but still seems risky for air transmission of COVID and I would not recommend going if you are uncomfortable being around people not wearing masks. I have been a 24 Hour Fitness member since 2012, and I've bought the Costco member 2 year super sport pass for $599 3 times. My main gym is the Downtown Sacramento Super Sport. It reopened today- but 24 has been pretty good at sending updates, i.e. when it closed in March, and how they were planning on reopening: I reserved a workout time on the 24GO app the day before: I arrived around 6:05, and could not get in because the club was closed for cleaning. The club manager informed me that they start cleaning at 6 and it takes 25 minutes. That reassured me re: sanitation as 20 or so people walked out without wearing masks. I also saw the manager cleaning the door. (screenshot of 24's safety video) People were crowding around the entrance, and not lining up according to blue tape outside whi...

TLDR: it was quick and pretty easy, I just gave up all my privacy rights (and agreed to be contact traced), but at least it gave me peace of mind I did not have COVID. ALSO: I did not have any symptoms, have been working from home and social distancing, and took the test to have peace of mind before visiting home.  I heard about the drive thru testing in Sacramento through the SacBee , and after seeing someone post about their experience - I thought I would sign up. Verily research conducts the test, which is meant for people in CA who do not need immediate attention. You can sign up here:  https://www.projectbaseline.com/study/covid-19/eligibility/ . Here is a timeline of the process: Friday, May 29 - sign up for 10:30 AM appointment on Monday, June 1  June 1 - 10:15 AM- arrive at Cal Expo  Drive to the old Disneyland California letters, to realize that is the wrong entrance 10:18-20 - drive around to other entrance and to check-in area Confirm my a...