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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 have been wearing a surgical mask since April. I believe it should be mandated. Anything that slows the spread. It definitely slows the spread

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?
Keep the border closed until the US has this pandemic under control

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?
Has be everyone mask

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?
My daughter does online learning at Niagara College. She does one half day ( 4 hours) at school I am apprehensive about this.

Question 5: Do you think that there will be a significant second wave in Canada? Why?
We are in the beginning of a second wave now.

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?
We didn’t travel anywhere this past summer. We have limited Our contact with others. And avoided all dining inside, movies. I assess the risk assessment everywhere we go

Question 7: Where do you get your news and information about the pandemic? What sources do you find trustworthy?
Online medical articles from verified reputable sources. Government agencies and the news

Question 8: When do you think the pandemic will subside and we can return to some kind of normal life?
Not until well into 2021. Compliance with restrictions and compliance with vaccines all will play a role

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Dana Gaudette

Date

September 28 2020

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Smithville

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This item was submitted on September 28, 2020 by serenegaudette@icloud.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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