Entering Year 3 of COVID, a Zoom dominoes game keeps far-flung friends connected | Helen Ubiñas

Malaysia News News

Entering Year 3 of COVID, a Zoom dominoes game keeps far-flung friends connected | Helen Ubiñas
Malaysia Latest News,Malaysia Headlines
  • 📰 PhillyInquirer
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 32 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 16%
  • Publisher: 68%

Even years into the pandemic, this friend group play dominoes on Zoom with near-religious regularity, regardless of what time zone they're in. Councilmember Angel Ortiz got up at 5 to play while visiting his daughter — actress TheRealAnaOrtiz — in LA.

As we enter Year 3 of the pandemic, it only gets harder to hold onto the few good vibes we’ve managed to wring out of this moment in history., playing board games, cheering essential workers — have mostly fallen by the wayside.

“The one thing we have in common is that we’re all New Yorkers, and we know how to trash talk,” said Rivas, although Ortiz, who has lived in Philadelphia for 44 years, is aRivas laughed but he wasn’t kidding. It only took a few moments to see, and hear, that they’re a lively, and opinionated, bunch. And no person or political party is spared.“Oh, don’t worry, they’ll find a way ...” said Rivas.

No matter when they started playing the game, their traditions have endured as a favorite personal pastime while balancing careers and family. And now, well into retirement or semi-retirement, they’re still going strong.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

PhillyInquirer /  🏆 81. in US

Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Covid-19: Four more Covid-related deaths and 433 in hospitalCovid-19: Four more Covid-related deaths and 433 in hospitalThe total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by Stormont's Department of Health is 3,170.
Read more »

Newark keeps indoor mask mandate, relaxes vaccine policy amid falling COVID casesNewark keeps indoor mask mandate, relaxes vaccine policy amid falling COVID casesNewark is extending its indoor mask policy, but will end mandatory vaccination to enter certain indoor establishments.
Read more »

AP sources: White House seeks another $30B for COVID battle - BreitbartAP sources: White House seeks another $30B for COVID battle - BreitbartIT NEVER ENDS: The Biden administration is telling Congress it needs an additional $30 billion to press ahead with the fight against the Chinese coronavirus.
Read more »

NYC restaurant COVID vaccine mandate: Thousands warned, handful of violationsNYC restaurant COVID vaccine mandate: Thousands warned, handful of violationsRestaurant workers have had to take on a new role recently, acting as vaccine bouncers to make sure potential diners are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Read more »

US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'The nation's top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a 'constant crisis' as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
Read more »

How Much Did The Government's Free COVID Tests Cost The Taxpayers?How Much Did The Government's Free COVID Tests Cost The Taxpayers?Abbott wouldn't say how much they were paid per test. CBS 2 got a similar stonewall from the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Army.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-03-12 10:52:17