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NC Now On Mandentory Masks

ECBG — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 15:48:57 GMT

The governor has ordered masks for everyone in Hope's of stopping the virus and opening schools.

Hopefully, this will flatten the curve.

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bargainsgirl — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:09:15 GMT

I know so many people are opposed to wearing masks BUT it does work and so does social distancing. So if the WHOLE country did this it seems to me that we can fight this thing and keep it in check until the vaccine is ready-which will be quite awhile from now. Too bad so many states fought this concept despite the urging from doctors and scientists.

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Sadiesadie — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:12:49 GMT

@ECBG : It seems that if everyone would just suck it up, this virus could actually quit being spread and go away.

Unemployment and hospitalizations would also go down.

So much suffering and wearing a mask in a crowd is such a simple thing to do for everyone.

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RealtyGal2 — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 23:12:03 GMT

@Sadiesadie wrote:
@ECBG : It seems that if everyone would just suck it up, this virus could actually quit being spread and go away.
Unemployment and hospitalizations would also go down.
So much suffering and wearing a mask in a crowd is such a simple thing to do for everyone.

Key words: "to do for everyone"

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Goldengate8361 — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:12 GMT

Wearing masks should be made a national mandate. Period. Lack of national leadership is literally deadly.

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jeanlake — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:12:19 GMT

My heart goes out to our medical workers. When you give your best and your all and people won't help themselves - how discouraging.

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saltysails — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:32:18 GMT

This is a State issue and Governors should be responsible for their States. If they need help, then they ask the Federal Government.

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Marp — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:43:10 GMT

@saltysails wrote:
This is a State issue and Governors should be responsible for their States. If they need help, then they ask the Federal Government.

Actually it is a multi-state issue. My state was under stay at home orders but two border states jumped the gun and opened most businesses including restaurants, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues,

Of course some in my border county couldn't wait to cross the border and take advantage of the open restaurants and theaters and bars. Within three weeks we went from one case (a visitor) to more than 50.

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DiAnne — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 03:32:27 GMT

Mandatory masks in Washington State starting tomorrow. There is already a lot of chatter about it being against people's constitutional rights to have to wear a mask. I wish some of these states would shut back down before it gets any worse for them.

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hckynut — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 06:56:37 GMT

@Goldengate8361

"Lack of national leadership is literally deadly". Your meaning is very clear to me. Why not just add that name in this post?

You actually think, as some cities are burning, masks are going to be a priority, what citizens arrests?

hckynut(john)

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PamfromCT — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 10:42:03 GMT

I don’t see cities burning on the news.

Masks and social distancing do work. We in Connecticut were hard hit, although not nearly as bad as New York. We made our sacrifices, and I still never see anybody without a mask. Social distancing was and still is followed. It has helped us a great deal, and we are slowly moving forward. We lost over 4200 souls here in our tiny state. But businesses are opening, and our children are scheduled to all go back to school in the fall.

That is sure progress.

This is a pandemic. Not the flu. It is a very strong virus and highly contagious. Nothing will get back to normal until everyone realizes we all have to adhere to some proven public health practices to achieve some normalcy until a vaccine that is safe and effective is developed.

We are still learning about this virus. One thing is for certain. You are much safer outside than inside in groups of people. And large groups of people inside pose high risks. Our houses of worship here are opening up very slowly and with high caution. And we know that masks do double-duty. A mask protects both the wearer and people around that person.