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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?
Health care experts say they work, and it is a minor inconvenience, so me and my family will wear them until told not too.
Health care experts say they work, and it is a minor inconvenience, so me and my family will wear them until told not too.
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?
As someone who works in the USA at least 10 days a month, my job is on the line and I STILL think opening the border is ill-advised.
As someone who works in the USA at least 10 days a month, my job is on the line and I STILL think opening the border is ill-advised.
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 the weather will help curtail that. I think the balance has been good. Closing beaches to out of region-ers is a good idea.
I think the weather will help curtail that. I think the balance has been good. Closing beaches to out of region-ers is a good idea.
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 think that the rise in cases is a direct correlation to the reopening of schools. Asymptomatic children will spread this to countless families via school.
I think that the rise in cases is a direct correlation to the reopening of schools. Asymptomatic children will spread this to countless families via school.
Question 5: Do you think that there will be a significant second wave in Canada? Why?
It's already started. I think Canadians were willing to do their part for a certain amount of time. We didn't shut down strictly enough and now people are tired and want their old life back. Just my opinion.
It's already started. I think Canadians were willing to do their part for a certain amount of time. We didn't shut down strictly enough and now people are tired and want their old life back. Just my opinion.
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?
Vacations, family gatherings, trips, summer traditions...
Vacations, family gatherings, trips, summer traditions...
Question 7: Where do you get your news and information about the pandemic? What sources do you find trustworthy?
As many different outlets as I can, and my wife works in health care at the provincial level. I don't trust ANY sources fully.
As many different outlets as I can, and my wife works in health care at the provincial level. I don't trust ANY sources fully.
Question 8: When do you think the pandemic will subside and we can return to some kind of normal life?
April. Just a guess.
April. Just a guess.
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Sept 28
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Smithville
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This item was submitted on September 28, 2020 by [anonymous user] 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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