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COVID-19 Update 7: Why My Huawei Phone is Like the Postal Service

I want to write about my Huawei nova 5t phone. I developed some kind of OCD thing and started washing everything I touch with water and soap including my phone. There after the battery of the Huawei nova 5t stopped charging. Now the sensor says it is down to 0% charge and the only way I can use it is if I keep it plugged to the USB adapter. I have the option to plug the cable to the wall, the desktop computer or to my portable battery pack. My portable battery pack is 10,050 full charged. My phone has to be looked at by a phone tech, but I believe I would need a new battery for the phone. Ordinarily, it is just a 30 minute trip to the mall shops but the lock down made all trips a challenge now.

Speaking of trips, I can't deposit my sister's checks to the bank. I don't even know if the bank is open. I can't make the trip to the postal office to get this month's checks. I suppose I can walk the 5 kilometers but I am not sure the postal office is open. All these places are staffed by people who are scared for their lives.

My Huawei phone's battery won't charge. It wants to stay plugged to the wall. It wants to stay home. Sigh. The monthly pensions wont be arriving in my mailbox by themselves. The mailman isn't delivering the mail anymore. If the postal office is open, I suppose I can make the trip and get my checks. But like my phone I would rather stay home too.

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