Because this is a logarithmic chart, even a small upturn means a lot.

The Covid delta variant isn’t nearly as bad here in Oregon as it is in Texas and Florida, but we are having a noticeable upturn in our curve. That is compounding our drought conditions, and our worse than usual summer fire season. About half the days this month have had enough smoke to be unpleasant, but the nice days are beautiful.

Needless to say the world situation has been even more difficult, so we are happy to be living here.