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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 disagree. I don’t feel they are effective, and if anything give a false sense of security as everyone comes a lot closer. Also for the numbers, I don’t think it’s justified. I don’t do this for any other illness. I don’t want to for this one.
I disagree. I don’t feel they are effective, and if anything give a false sense of security as everyone comes a lot closer. Also for the numbers, I don’t think it’s justified. I don’t do this for any other illness. I don’t want to for this one.
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?
This doesn’t seem to affect me, if the numbers are worse there and it doesn’t affect the economy to close then I suppose it’s the right idea.
This doesn’t seem to affect me, if the numbers are worse there and it doesn’t affect the economy to close then I suppose it’s the right idea.
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?
If they are touring, and the business's are making money then we shouldn't be fighting it.
If they are touring, and the business's are making money then we shouldn't be fighting it.
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?
Online is not sustainable. I have three young children, I need the schools to be open so I can work. They need to be social.
Online is not sustainable. I have three young children, I need the schools to be open so I can work. They need to be social.
Question 5: Do you think that there will be a significant second wave in Canada? Why?
Probably because they will make it into one.. testing has gone up due to cold and flu season, helping detect every Covid case where as the summer didn’t have that and testing was lower. People are only being tested now because we are being forced to for our children to return to school (and us to work), not the case in the summer.
Probably because they will make it into one.. testing has gone up due to cold and flu season, helping detect every Covid case where as the summer didn’t have that and testing was lower. People are only being tested now because we are being forced to for our children to return to school (and us to work), not the case in the summer.
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?
I didn’t miss out on much, a concert or two. I would love to return to anything if we are ever allowed.
I didn’t miss out on much, a concert or two. I would love to return to anything if we are ever allowed.
Question 7: Where do you get your news and information about the pandemic? What sources do you find trustworthy?
Media, which I dislike. Health Canada stats as posted on social media. I don’t really trust any of it honestly. I can’t tell what is real or altered anymore.
Media, which I dislike. Health Canada stats as posted on social media. I don’t really trust any of it honestly. I can’t tell what is real or altered anymore.
Question 8: When do you think the pandemic will subside and we can return to some kind of normal life?
Hopefully in the spring once flu season is over and everyone stops assuming all others are infected.
Hopefully in the spring once flu season is over and everyone stops assuming all others are infected.
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Maddy
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September 29 2020
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This item was submitted on September 29, 2020 by Madeleine mrozema16@gmail.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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