I returned home to the U.S. in March, 2020, when my concerned daughter purchased an airplane ticket for me, but I felt guilty leaving when there would be an increased need for a doctor during a pandemic. Since I was scheduled for a vacation and knew my family wanted me home, I thought I would take my vacation and then return. The border closed the day after I left and just recently opened. My colleagues at the hospital report that the people are healthy even though they are testing positive for COVID-19. There have been 50 deaths country wide among the 45,000 infected persons. If I returned and became sick, I would be a burden. There is only one working ventilator in our hospital.
While home, I have been ordering medical equipment and we have just finished painting our house. I am getting to better know our two daughters-in-law and our four grandchildren, all under the age of six. Several family members have health problems which I also may be able to help. Returning might be possible early in 2021 after being vaccinated.
