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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?
I think masking is taking away our rights. There is no scientific proof they do not cause harm and that they are actually effective. If people want to wear them go for it, it should not be mandated !! The only masks that could work are surgical masks that are worn in a sterile environment and even at that changed every 4 hours. It is not effective when it makes it hard to breathe, cases are rising and people don’t wear or care for them properly.
I think masking is taking away our rights. There is no scientific proof they do not cause harm and that they are actually effective. If people want to wear them go for it, it should not be mandated !! The only masks that could work are surgical masks that are worn in a sterile environment and even at that changed every 4 hours. It is not effective when it makes it hard to breathe, cases are rising and people don’t wear or care for them properly.
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?
It was a good decision when we didn’t know much about the spread. However people come here via other means of transport it doesn’t seem to be doing what it was meant to. People cannot see their families. It is a sad time.
It was a good decision when we didn’t know much about the spread. However people come here via other means of transport it doesn’t seem to be doing what it was meant to. People cannot see their families. It is a sad time.
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?
We need tourism to survive. Be more like Scandinavian countries such as Switzerland who don’t mask or distance. Create Hurd immunity.
We need tourism to survive. Be more like Scandinavian countries such as Switzerland who don’t mask or distance. Create Hurd immunity.
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?
The masking and heavy use of toxic sanitizers has made the environments hostile and anxiety filled. Online is mediocre. There are many things to be figured. Allow kids to be kids at school. Just like the flu and colds it will go around. Masked or not. As we are seeing today.
The masking and heavy use of toxic sanitizers has made the environments hostile and anxiety filled. Online is mediocre. There are many things to be figured. Allow kids to be kids at school. Just like the flu and colds it will go around. Masked or not. As we are seeing today.
Question 5: Do you think that there will be a significant second wave in Canada? Why?
Yes. I wouldn’t call it a second wave, though. I’d call it cold and flu season and the natural pattern of any new disease.
Yes. I wouldn’t call it a second wave, though. I’d call it cold and flu season and the natural pattern of any new disease.
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 missed out on weddings. And I would for sure return to these next year, as long as we can cross the border.
I missed out on weddings. And I would for sure return to these next year, as long as we can cross the border.
Question 7: Where do you get your news and information about the pandemic? What sources do you find trustworthy?
Definitely not from mainstream media where they get paid to say certain information and embellish what they want. I do extensive research to find credited research on both sides of matters. Where I can then form my own educated decision rather than be brainwashed.
Definitely not from mainstream media where they get paid to say certain information and embellish what they want. I do extensive research to find credited research on both sides of matters. Where I can then form my own educated decision rather than be brainwashed.
Question 8: When do you think the pandemic will subside and we can return to some kind of normal life?
I don’t know when. But we should go back normalcy. It’s terrible when there are more deaths from suicides and overdoses.
I don’t know when. But we should go back normalcy. It’s terrible when there are more deaths from suicides and overdoses.
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