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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 do not agree with face masks. I think they should not be mandated. The government is overstepping its reach by forcing everyone to wear them .. if you are sick, by all means wear them or stay home, if you are healthy, there should be no need for a mask.
I do not agree with face masks. I think they should not be mandated. The government is overstepping its reach by forcing everyone to wear them .. if you are sick, by all means wear them or stay home, if you are healthy, there should be no need for a mask.
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?
Not sure. The US seems to be worse but it is hindering travel and cross border shopping etc. I am indifferent to this decision.
Not sure. The US seems to be worse but it is hindering travel and cross border shopping etc. I am indifferent to this decision.
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?
Niagara's numbers are extremely low. I don't think this should be a concern. Rather a few people get mildly sick than have the entire economy crumble apart.... That will have way more long lasting impacts.
Niagara's numbers are extremely low. I don't think this should be a concern. Rather a few people get mildly sick than have the entire economy crumble apart.... That will have way more long lasting impacts.
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 don't think children should be forced to wear masks. We chose to keep our SK daughter home due to this reason. She should not be subjected to social distancing and masks for hours a day. It is inhumane.
I don't think children should be forced to wear masks. We chose to keep our SK daughter home due to this reason. She should not be subjected to social distancing and masks for hours a day. It is inhumane.
Question 5: Do you think that there will be a significant second wave in Canada? Why?
No, I think the numbers have been proven to be fabricated or expanded more than it actually is. The amount of false positives is large and they are also testing way way more people than before. No kidding the numbers are "increasing" they are testing tens of thousands of people, many of which aren't even sick.
No, I think the numbers have been proven to be fabricated or expanded more than it actually is. The amount of false positives is large and they are also testing way way more people than before. No kidding the numbers are "increasing" they are testing tens of thousands of people, many of which aren't even sick.
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?
My cousin's wedding got cancelled which was very unfortunate. We could have easily had 100 people outdoors and still been able to celebrate. Now who knows when things will be deemed "safe" again. It's all ridiculous.
Also would have loved to go down south this fall..... who can say if we can ever go on a resort vacation again?
My cousin's wedding got cancelled which was very unfortunate. We could have easily had 100 people outdoors and still been able to celebrate. Now who knows when things will be deemed "safe" again. It's all ridiculous.
Also would have loved to go down south this fall..... who can say if we can ever go on a resort vacation again?
Question 7: Where do you get your news and information about the pandemic? What sources do you find trustworthy?
Msm is very prejudice and tells nothing but lies. I do not trust them one bit.
Msm is very prejudice and tells nothing but lies. I do not trust them one bit.
Question 8: When do you think the pandemic will subside and we can return to some kind of normal life?
It would be nice if we could have normal life right now. I believe there is NO reason we need to be living this way, with lockdowns and masks and threats and division between people who feel different ways. This virus is way less severe than the flu which has NEVER shut down an entire world.
It would be nice if we could have normal life right now. I believe there is NO reason we need to be living this way, with lockdowns and masks and threats and division between people who feel different ways. This virus is way less severe than the flu which has NEVER shut down an entire world.
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Sept 29, 2020
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Grimsby, ON
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