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My local Publix sent an email stating masks are now mandatory...THANK YOU PUBLIX

Styleovertrend — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:01:39 GMT

One more reason for me to love my Publix. Since we can't count on people to be reasonable and preventive (which is why the major spike in cases recently), the mandate HAS TO BE ENFORCED. If people don't like it, shop somewhere else and leave those of us who are being safe and considerate of others shop in peace.

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amyb — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:33:05 GMT

@Styleovertrend wrote:
One more reason for me to love my Publix. Since we can't count on people to be reasonable and preventive (which is why the major spike in cases recently), the mandate HAS TO BE ENFORCED. If people don't like it, shop somewhere else and leave those of us who are being safe and considerate of others shop in peace.

Agreed! 😷👍

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World Traveler — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:50:19 GMT

The reason for the "major spike in cases recently" is because there has been expanded testing done throughout the nation, which people wanted so they would know if they are positive/negative. The testing was provided freely in many areas of the United States, so a great amount of people had themselves tested.

The number of cases does not equate to the number of deaths. Entirely two different things. But what is told on the newscasts are the number of cases. I never hear them say how many cases were asymptomatic, symptomatic, got the virus but recovered, etc. I only hear how many people died, which is way smaller a number than those who recovered.

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LoveMyBaby — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:57:29 GMT

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Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 23:02:40 GMT

I'm surprised they weren't already considered mandatory months ago. What took them so long?

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 23:11:11 GMT

@World Traveler wrote:
The reason for the "major spike in cases recently" is because there has been expanded testing done throughout the nation, which people wanted so they would know if they are positive/negative. The testing was provided freely in many areas of the United States, so a great amount of people had themselves tested.

The number of cases does not equate to the number of deaths. Entirely two different things. But what is told on the newscasts are the number of cases. I never hear them say how many cases were asymptomatic, symptomatic, got the virus but recovered, etc. I only hear how many people died, which is way smaller a number than those who recovered.

@World Traveler, your first paragraph is untrue. The positivity rates indicates that in no way is the surge solely a result of more testing. And btw, the idea that testing has been readily available is misinformation -- just ask the states' health coordinators.

As you know, the difference between positive cases and deaths is easily discernable -- elementary subtraction.

Yes, the deaths are a smaller number than those who recovered. This virus is not nearly 100 percent fatal. Also, of those who recovered, many had a horrific time doing so.

When any serious disease hits us, the news reports its effect on the population. That's what we're hearing. The fact that most people do not die from Covid is blantantly obvious.

The U.S. number of deaths as of today is 143,000 plus 512.

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 23:12:58 GMT

@LoveMyBaby wrote:

@LoveMyBaby, thank you. It's a bit hard to see, but the chart does give the recovery numbers.

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esmerelda — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 23:13:18 GMT

@World Traveler wrote:
The reason for the "major spike in cases recently" is because there has been expanded testing done throughout the nation, which people wanted so they would know if they are positive/negative. The testing was provided freely in many areas of the United States, so a great amount of people had themselves tested.

The number of cases does not equate to the number of deaths. Entirely two different things. But what is told on the newscasts are the number of cases. I never hear them say how many cases were asymptomatic, symptomatic, got the virus but recovered, etc. I only hear how many people died, which is way smaller a number than those who recovered.

@World Traveler and way smaller number than cases reported.

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Icegoddess — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 23:15:51 GMT

They're just following the other big companies like Kroger which had already made that decision last week. In fact, Kroger may have been the first, either them or Walmart. I am really against government mask mandates and always thought that it should be the businesses making that determination just like they do with shirts, shoes, and guns. However, I also understand people have become more aggressive and the businesses might be afraid someone might get violent, although I didn't hear any stories of violent gun owners when Wal-mart and the big grocery stores instituted no-gun policies nationwide. And you know that would be in the news if it did happen.

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LoveMyBaby — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 23:34:33 GMT

This is from Johns Hopkins Covid-19 Tracking (real-time tracking).

(Michael Osterholm just stated for all the pain and suffering, deaths and economic disruption from this pandemic, so far it's only affected 7-8% of the United States population). Think about that for a sec.

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willdob3 — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:40:45 GMT

@Styleovertrend

There are lots of stores now making that decision. They have had to because the “leaders” of the towns, counties, states, etc. haven’t led as they should.

I’d have been more impressed if Publix had taken this stance in March or April. All the Publix stores around here experienced COVID-19 outbreaks among employees. Bet they wish that order had come in March, too.

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homedecor1 — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:55:16 GMT

I lodged a complaint with Corporate Publix due to putting employees at "risk". Our county has had mask mandatory for awhile, Publix sending that email is exactly what every store has required, they are just jumping on the "bandwagon".

Thats fine but let's make the MANAGER of the store be the enforcer not some kid or elderly worker😡.

They get big $$$ to manage the store not hide or stock shelves.

I've witnessed "verbal abuse" from older people who claim

"medical condition" and refuse to put on mask.

Sadly, the manager "cowards" are not doing their jobs😡

Yet, WM has hired security at the door maintaining the policy not a employee!!! People are crazy and honestly, ones life is more important than fighting with someone refusing.

C'mon Publix make your managers step up...I have not received a reply and I filed the complaint last week. Then again, I didn't expect one...today, no one was cleaning (sanitizing) carts or at door when I went to get spouse Rx.

Guess thats the answer!!!

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ECBG — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:56:46 GMT

Masks are mandated all over our state now. N. C.

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Growing — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 01:03:28 GMT

It isn't exactly correct to say that increased testing is the reason we have more Covid cases. It is the percentage of positive tests per 100,0000 population which is increasing. The spread and increased numbers of asymptomatic or sick people has increased and hospital beds are filling up in many areas. More virus cases in the hospital and in the emergency rooms than in May. This is how we know there is more virus being spread. Yes more testing is showing more cases but people would not be getting tested if they didn't have a reason. And fewer people seem to be dying with this new spread but it seems to be more easily spread to others. The science isn't finalized so stay tuned.

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Bridgegal — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 01:11:12 GMT

@LoveMyBaby wrote:
This is from Johns Hopkins Covid-19 Tracking (real-time tracking).

(Michael Osterholm just stated for all the pain and suffering, deaths and economic disruption from this pandemic, so far it's only affected 7-8% of the United States population). Think about that for a sec.

. I guess that's just hunky dory as long as you aren't in the 7-8% or among those who died or their loved ones. Or among those who may have long term health issues due to having contracted Covid 19.

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Styleovertrend — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:16:42 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 It has been mandated here in N.C. But not many places are actually enforcing it. Employees dont want to tell someone to put their mask on and risk at bad reaction.

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Styleovertrend — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:18:49 GMT

@suzyQ3 You're right. When Memorial Day was rolling around, they relaxed the phase we were in here in N.C and bunches of people heading to our coast in droves...on the beach, no social distancing, BBQing, partying, etc...and that's were it started.

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Styleovertrend — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:22:07 GMT

@willdob3 we didn't have an outbreak here at Publix. They have been really good to wipe down and spray. They did have a sign that said wear a mask way back a month or so ago, but people could still go in masked and then take it off once they got in the store and employees were not going to go up to those individuals and risk a potential volitile reaction.

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Styleovertrend — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:27:56 GMT

@homedecor1 I don't know if it's the managers job description to put his life at risk but saying something to people who have made the choice to be irresponsible. People do get violent due to the times we are living in. I wouldn't tell someone to put their mask on, would you? I saw a guy in Homegoods the other day holding his mask once he was in the store. I approached an employee and they can't say anything to one who doesn't want to wear it, even though it's been mandated here. People are ready to expolde so I just walked the opposite way and down a different aisle.

People still think it's their RIGHT to not wear one and until they see it as a HEALTH issue, it's not gonna change.

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Styleovertrend — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:28:33 GMT

@ECBG Yes, but it's not enforced in a lot of places here.