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Differences Between Counties.

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:08:49 GMT

The county I live in and the couple around us here in PA are still red, stay at home in effect. We go yellow, some loosening of restrictions, this Friday.

Saturday my daughter and I went to a soft serve ice cream place that also serves burgers, hotdogs etc. I was very pleasantly surprised everyone had masks (sign posted you needed one to go to the window to order). People stood at least 6 ft. apart. It was busy too.

Sunday DD was going to get a script at CVS in the county south of us. There is a similar business on the way to CVS. She called and said that place was packed, not a mask in sight and everyone was gathered in tight groups visiting. She was going to get a drink but saw the free for all and decided not to.

I certainly hope opening up doesn't cause more cases but if the anything goes county spikes, I don't want to see the locals boo hooing on TV about it.

Open up but use some common sense until you see how things go. At least don't stand on top of each other.

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pommom — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:24:49 GMT

There's a county here in Texas that is quite rural - mostly farmers. Only 3 cases of Covid-19.

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CrazyDaisy — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:26:23 GMT

Another day, another outrage witnessed.

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:27:11 GMT

Here in Wisconsin the governor has termed this phenomenon "the Wild West".

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fthunt — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:29:21 GMT

It's the roll of the dice........stay home & go nuts & broke OR take your chances to live life. I certainly don't have the answer; but it is impossible to keep people 6 feet away from your elbows.

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:33:53 GMT

@fthunt I'm staying home and I'm not broke yet. I fear there are those who believe I was "nuts" way before COVID arrived.

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Grouchomarx — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:37:06 GMT

I read an article that suggested that these rural or outlying towns with zero or very few cases have had hardly anyone tested, so who knows if that's true. I wouldn't believe it unless everyone took a test. We will never know the true numbers unless every citizen got tested and that will never happen.

I live in a red zone, still locked down. People in the grocery store come right up to you, some even brush against you. They don't social distance in the slightest. But they are all wearing masks at least.

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Lali1 — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:45:02 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@fthunt I'm staying home and I'm not broke yet. I fear there are those who believe I was "nuts" way before COVID arrived.

This is the problem you're not broke so no worries about those who are. I'm not broke either but all around me daily I see many people losing their jobs and businesses. It's hard to see. You can certainly understand how people are suffering and will continue to long after this. I don't have the virus and haven't lost anyone to it but I certainly feel for those who have.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:47:49 GMT

The county south of us was one of the last counties to get a case. In fact, the local news talked to people there and they outright asked people to stay away from their town.

The next day or so they got their first case. They didn't have a lot of cases, primarily due to stay at home and distancing.

There is plenty of room in that business parking lot to keep your distance.

Yes, open up, but error on the side of caution, what's the harm.

BTW, I'm not outraged. Just amazed at the difference in areas where I live.

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:54:02 GMT

@Lali1 wrote:
@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@fthunt I'm staying home and I'm not broke yet. I fear there are those who believe I was "nuts" way before COVID arrived.
This is the problem you're not broke so no worries about those who are. I'm not broke either but all around me daily I see many people losing their jobs and businesses. It's hard to see. You can certainly understand how people are suffering and will continue to long after this. I don't have the virus and haven't lost anyone to it but I certainly feel for those who have.

I regret that my post exposed my "problem". I didn't mean to come across as insensitive to those who are "broke".

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catter70 — Mon, 18 May 2020 16:12:47 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2, I'm in a red zone in Pa., also. I'm thinking we'll be here for awhile as the state hasn't any thing in green yet. I have health issues, so I think even after going to yellow I'll continue with caution.

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fthunt — Mon, 18 May 2020 16:23:29 GMT

@deepwaterdotter Your statements to my posting........sorry, you've messed up my intended words to the point I have no clue what you're saying.

Broke was meant - if a pizza shop can't open soon - it's possible they will not have the funds to open again.

Did not intend to imply = YOU are broke

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 18 May 2020 16:25:03 GMT

@catter70 I am watching the noon news and the Gov. and others are going to start deciding what will be needed to go green.

I'm going to see how things go before I get too comfy tooling around. I am close to 70 and have a couple health issues and am prone to getting bronchitis. I don't think I would fare too well with this virus.

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jeanlake — Mon, 18 May 2020 16:34:58 GMT

30 deaths in my central midwest county related to covid19. Daughter lives in New Jersey so she's on my mind throughout the day. Son had a test recently because someone he works closely with was directly exposed. Negative for son and his cohort. Thankfully.

Wisconsin governor is right. It's the wild, wild west except instead of pointing weapons, we point crooked fingers and use words as bullets.

I'm growing weary of administration who claims tests are plentiful for the common person. It takes too many phone calls to get a test. Also, for those who claim America has less freedom than communist countries -- yes, I'm seeing this in print from ranting angry folks -- chill out - you're not helping.

Keeping my blood pressure normal and trusting for better days are ahead. Eventually.

Different boats -- same, ruthless storm.

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ROMARY — Mon, 18 May 2020 16:34:29 GMT

If living on a borderline, within blocks, might as well add both of the two or more counties' statistics together.

Better to be aware of where in the county a person lives. If on a borderline, be more careful, as folks wander in and out of county borderlines to do grocery and other shopping.

Around here, at least.

Some counties are very separated by open land/miles, I'm guessing. Folks maybe stay in their own counties.

Wishing all the best of luck and safety.

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germanshepherdlove — Mon, 18 May 2020 16:38:36 GMT

Well I'll be wearing masks until - - - - freezes over.

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catter70 — Mon, 18 May 2020 16:56:51 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2, I'm pushing 70 also, (how'd that happen) and have COPD, so we're in the same boat. I just looked at the counties here in Pa. moving to yellow on the 22 and I'll still be red.

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songbird — Mon, 18 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

I was going to go out. Now I'm not. I'll try agan in June, but I have a feeling it will be like this till next summer. The virus should be spent by then.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 18 May 2020 17:09:41 GMT

@catter70 My daughter's job is in one of the counties staying red. They had a very large numger of cases in that county. She has been working from home since March 13th or 20th. I can't remember, it's been a long time.

We go yellow on May 22nd. so I think that means retail and manufacuring can open, no salons, gyms or indoor sports.

I think 2020 is going to be a lost year.

My niece lives outside Pittsburgh and daycares are opening Monday. Of course, masks and social distancing apply. How? Her 3 yr. old, and no 3 yr. old I ever met, will keep a mask on all day nor will they stay away from each other. I don't think she will send them even though it would alllow her to up her hours at work. She is an in home pediatric nurse.

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Lali1 — Mon, 18 May 2020 17:15:08 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@Lali1 wrote:
@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@fthunt I'm staying home and I'm not broke yet. I fear there are those who believe I was "nuts" way before COVID arrived.
This is the problem you're not broke so no worries about those who are. I'm not broke either but all around me daily I see many people losing their jobs and businesses. It's hard to see. You can certainly understand how people are suffering and will continue to long after this. I don't have the virus and haven't lost anyone to it but I certainly feel for those who have.
I regret that my post exposed my "problem". I didn't mean to come across as insensitive to those who are "broke".

I didn't say it was your problem is said it's the problem. People are having a hard time empathizing when they don't have the same circumstances.