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Question 1: What are your feelings about wearing masks? Do you feel that masks should be mandated by government officials? Why or why not? Are these measures effective against the spread of COVID-19?
Yes I think they should be mandated.
Yes I think they should be mandated.
Question 2: The Canadian - U.S. border continues to be closed to non-essential travel. Is this a good or bad decision for Canada? When should the border be reopened fully?
This is a good idea, to keep our covid numbers down, as the U.S. is very high.
This is a good idea, to keep our covid numbers down, as the U.S. is very high.
Question 3: Niagara has seen a large number of visitors from other regions of Ontario on weekends and holidays. This has helped businesses and tourism. But it has also led to crowded venues and the potential spread of COVID-19. What can be done to balance safety and economics?
I think they should limit the number of visitors.
I think they should limit the number of visitors.
Question 4: Schools from kindergarten through university/college have reopened? How has the Ontario government handled the return to school? Are schools safe for students, teachers and staff? Is online learning a good alternative?
I don't think they have done a good job and think that online is the way to go.
I don't think they have done a good job and think that online is the way to go.
Question 5: Do you think that there will be a significant second wave in Canada? Why?
Yes there is, and it is mainly due to people not following the rules.
Yes there is, and it is mainly due to people not following the rules.
Question 6: Most people had to cancel plans for a special event, vacation, or activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What did you miss out on? Would you be comfortable returning to these within the next year?
Really does not concern me that much.
Really does not concern me that much.
Question 7: Where do you get your news and information about the pandemic? What sources do you find trustworthy?
T.V. , newspaper, and the internet. I try to check all information with scientific reports.
T.V. , newspaper, and the internet. I try to check all information with scientific reports.
Question 8: When do you think the pandemic will subside and we can return to some kind of normal life?
Some time in 2022
Some time in 2022
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Helmut Wiebe
Date
september 28 2020
Spatial Coverage
West Lincoln
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This item was submitted on September 28, 2020 by hamsterwiebe2169@gmail.com using the form “Questions and Answers 3” on the site “Documenting COVID-19 in Niagara”: https://exhibits.library.brocku.ca/s/COVID-Niagara
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