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Mother, daughter, grandchildren share Mother's Day a year after the pandemic

A mother and daughter in the Tennessee Valley share how they spent Mother's Day last year in comparison to this year.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — We want to wish all moms out there a Happy Mother's Day! 

Although it was a rainy one this year in the Tennessee Valley, we caught up with a mother, her daughters, and grandchildren at Big Spring Park.

They shared how they're celebrating today compared to last year due to the pandemic.

"We couldn't do anything. I don't recall really doing much. My kids came over to see me and that was about it. I don't even think I saw my mom that year, last year, on Mother's Day. No.," says Bridget Barber.

"Stay at home...," says her mother, Theresa Hurst.

This year, Barber says she and her family were able to dine in at a restaurant. "So this year, we are together this year and we did get to go out and eat yesterday, and today, came to the park to hang out and it's a great day!," says Barber.

Hurst says it feels "good" to see her daughters and grandchildren. "Last year, it was through the window," she says.

"And I'm grateful for everything. Grateful for this year, for it being much better than last year. I'm grateful for my sister for getting us together today and bringing us to the park. And my mom for getting out in the rain," says Barber.

Barber and her sister say they have both been vaccinated.

he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a plethora of information on how to protect yourself and other from the coronavirus.  

The virus can easily spread from person to person, so the CDC recommends you stay at least 6-feet apart from people not in your household. The virus is spread through respiratory droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, breaths or talks, according to the CDC. Because of this, the CDC recommends you wear a cloth facemask when around others and in public. 

Additionally, the CDC recommends that you frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. 

Symptoms to look out for include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, a sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC. 

Click here to find more COVID-19 information from the CDC. 

If you suspect you have the coronavirus, you should seek out testing and self-quarantine. 

Click here to find more COVID-19 information from the Alabama Department of Public Health. 

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