[Untitled]
Item
Description
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?
Masks are vital especially now as September ends and the risk of getting the virus is worse than ever. Sure it's not pleasant to wear one but so what - masks save lives!
Masks are vital especially now as September ends and the risk of getting the virus is worse than ever. Sure it's not pleasant to wear one but so what - masks save lives!
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?
Great decision to stay closed - five million cases in the U.S. currently! No answer on when the border should reopen fully.
Great decision to stay closed - five million cases in the U.S. currently! No answer on when the border should reopen fully.
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?
Everyone has to wear masks in tourist areas - indoors and out!
Everyone has to wear masks in tourist areas - indoors and out!
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 feel so badly for the students, school staff and teachers. They are at definite risk. Online learning isn't that great but what's safe the alternative right now?
I feel so badly for the students, school staff and teachers. They are at definite risk. Online learning isn't that great but what's safe the alternative right now?
Question 5: Do you think that there will be a significant second wave in Canada? Why?
It's already here!
It's already here!
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?
As a single person I dearly miss coffees and lunches/dinners, movies with friends. But maybe sometime next year it will be safer?
As a single person I dearly miss coffees and lunches/dinners, movies with friends. But maybe sometime next year it will be safer?
Question 7: Where do you get your news and information about the pandemic? What sources do you find trustworthy?
Globe and Mail, The Guardian (UK), CBC news
Globe and Mail, The Guardian (UK), CBC news
Question 8: When do you think the pandemic will subside and we can return to some kind of normal life?
Three years
Three years
Spatial Coverage
St. Catharines
Item sets
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
Click here to view the collected data.