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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?
Not sure about the effectiveness but as we still know little about this virus do not think that we should have a problem wearing a mask. It is a small price to pay to protect not only ourselves but our loved ones.
Not sure about the effectiveness but as we still know little about this virus do not think that we should have a problem wearing a mask. It is a small price to pay to protect not only ourselves but our loved ones.
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?
Excellent decision. With so many Americans falling ill and so many people not believing COVID is as real as it is, keep the borders closed until we have a vaccine.
Excellent decision. With so many Americans falling ill and so many people not believing COVID is as real as it is, keep the borders closed until we have a vaccine.
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?
Perhaps limiting the number of people at inside attractions and enforcing social distancing outside at these attractions. Any pictures I have seen do not show people social distancing.
Perhaps limiting the number of people at inside attractions and enforcing social distancing outside at these attractions. Any pictures I have seen do not show people social distancing.
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 believe online learning is inevitable but I do think the in person social connections are also important. I cannot comment on whether or not our schools are safe. I’m sure like anything this varies from board to board and school to school. I do think that the boards and all staff are doing the best they can but there is so much not known about COVID that we cannot be certain we are doing everything humanly possible.
I believe online learning is inevitable but I do think the in person social connections are also important. I cannot comment on whether or not our schools are safe. I’m sure like anything this varies from board to board and school to school. I do think that the boards and all staff are doing the best they can but there is so much not known about COVID that we cannot be certain we are doing everything humanly possible.
Question 5: Do you think that there will be a significant second wave in Canada? Why?
Absolutely! For the most part I do not think people are taking this seriously enough. It seems to be that unless you have been affected by COVID personally people are becoming complacent.
Absolutely! For the most part I do not think people are taking this seriously enough. It seems to be that unless you have been affected by COVID personally people are becoming complacent.
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?
Many social engagements and milestones in our family. I do not believe we will be comfortable until there is a vaccination. We have family at both ends of the spectrum and everything in between. We would not feel comfortable putting anyone at risk.
Many social engagements and milestones in our family. I do not believe we will be comfortable until there is a vaccination. We have family at both ends of the spectrum and everything in between. We would not feel comfortable putting anyone at risk.
Question 7: Where do you get your news and information about the pandemic? What sources do you find trustworthy?
The National
Global News
Local Public Health
The National
Global News
Local Public Health
Question 8: When do you think the pandemic will subside and we can return to some kind of normal life?
12-16 months but in all likelihood not until there is a vaccination. Not sure any of us will ever return to the old norm but perhaps this is a good thing. Much too much has been taken fir granted.
12-16 months but in all likelihood not until there is a vaccination. Not sure any of us will ever return to the old norm but perhaps this is a good thing. Much too much has been taken fir granted.
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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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