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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’m for them, but you can’t really enforce it.
I’m for them, but you can’t really enforce it.
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?
No, not until this virus is under control. Should limit people flying as well, or at least enforce the quarantine period.
No, not until this virus is under control. Should limit people flying as well, or at least enforce the quarantine period.
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?
More enforcement, but by who is a bigger question. Police have better things to do.
More enforcement, but by who is a bigger question. Police have better things to do.
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 cities where internet is good. Rural kids will have more difficulties
In cities where internet is good. Rural kids will have more difficulties
Question 5: Do you think that there will be a significant second wave in Canada? Why?
Yes, people have gotten lax
Yes, people have gotten lax
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 still took our annual vacation in Muskoka, so not much has changed. Seldom eat out, but we have done more takeout. Within the next year would I feel more comfortable eating out? No
We still took our annual vacation in Muskoka, so not much has changed. Seldom eat out, but we have done more takeout. Within the next year would I feel more comfortable eating out? No
Question 7: Where do you get your news and information about the pandemic? What sources do you find trustworthy?
Local news. Websites such as CBC
Local news. Websites such as CBC
Question 8: When do you think the pandemic will subside and we can return to some kind of normal life?
Probably not until 2022
Probably not until 2022
Creator
Jacqueline Bunting
Date
Sept. 29
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Pelham
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This item was submitted on September 29, 2020 by buntingsummersides@outlook.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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