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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 make it mandatory. Every bit of extra precautions help.
Yes I think they should make it mandatory. Every bit of extra precautions help.
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?
I believe it should remain closed until we see numbers come down. Maybe once we see vaccines are proven to help lower the curve.
I believe it should remain closed until we see numbers come down. Maybe once we see vaccines are proven to help lower the curve.
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?
It's a tough balance but I feel people should stay in their own regions to help prevent spread of the virus.
It's a tough balance but I feel people should stay in their own regions to help prevent spread of the virus.
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?
In my opinion, schools never should have opened. It should have all been done online.
In my opinion, schools never should have opened. It should have all been done online.
Question 5: Do you think that there will be a significant second wave in Canada? Why?
Yes!! People are selfish and are burnt out with being told to stay home and use social distancing. All you have to do is watch the news or listen to people talk about their weekends to know they're doing their own thing. I think there are many who see this as nothing more than a bad flu.
Yes!! People are selfish and are burnt out with being told to stay home and use social distancing. All you have to do is watch the news or listen to people talk about their weekends to know they're doing their own thing. I think there are many who see this as nothing more than a bad flu.
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?
I had to cancel a cruise. I was also supposed to be in a wedding which was canceled. I love to travel but I don't know when that will be safe again. Plus it will probably be astronomical to go anywhere. This is why people are renovating their homes.
I had to cancel a cruise. I was also supposed to be in a wedding which was canceled. I love to travel but I don't know when that will be safe again. Plus it will probably be astronomical to go anywhere. This is why people are renovating their homes.
Question 7: Where do you get your news and information about the pandemic? What sources do you find trustworthy?
I watch several different news outlets (both liberal and conservative based) I follow those same outlets on social media - Twitter, Facebook and apps.
I watch several different news outlets (both liberal and conservative based) I follow those same outlets on social media - Twitter, Facebook and apps.
Question 8: When do you think the pandemic will subside and we can return to some kind of normal life?
I think it will be towards the end of next year or the year after. If you read about the pandemic from 100 years ago they had 4 waves. We're only on our second. I think most will be scared to take a rushed vaccine
I think it will be towards the end of next year or the year after. If you read about the pandemic from 100 years ago they had 4 waves. We're only on our second. I think most will be scared to take a rushed vaccine
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