Sumter County Issues Stay-at-Home Advisory

[TOTV Specialist]

Sumter County Officials have issued a stay-at-home advisory in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. The advisory will remain in effect through April 30, 2020. Citizens are advised to remain indoors except for these cases listed by the Sumter County Board of Commissioners:


Health and safety: If you need to tend to the health and safety of family or household members, including pets. Some examples include seeking emergency services, getting medical supplies or prescriptions, or visiting health care professionals.

Necessary supplies and services: If you need to get essential supplies for members of your household, including your pets, and/or need to deliver supplies to others. This can include making a grocery store run, getting household consumer products, or obtaining products needed to keep households sanitized.

Outdoor activities: Exercise is advised, but only when practicing social distancing protocols provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for COVID-19. Some good examples of individual activities include walking, running, biking, golfing, etc.

Work: If it is necessary for you to leave to get to and from work.
To care for others and religious needs: If you need to care for a family member, friend, or pet to provide spiritual support.

Additional steps of personal responsibility: It is advised that residents take additional steps that involve:

Practicing washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after being anywhere public, or after coughing and sneezing.


Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, or mouth when your hands are unwashed.

Avoiding contact with anyone who is sick.

Practicing social distancing by making sure there is at least six feet between you and other people.

If you are sick, stay at home.


As of noon today, Sumter county had a total of 49 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The age range is between 18 and 92 years old, with 13 people hospitalized.

Click below to read Sumter County's State of Emergency Declaration.

[anothersteve]

It's a stay at home advisory, not an order, That's according to that news source
Steve

[PugMom]

It's a stay at home advisory, not an order, That's according to that news source
Steve
yes, & it's really no different than we are doing now.

[Villageswimmer]

Maryland, Virginia and DC have Stay-in-Place ORDERS in effect. FLORIDA is a hot spot. Gov. DeSantis, where are you??

[Professor]

Agreed. If you read the declaration it says it is an advisory...meaning there are are no teeth attached to it. Still a good idea though and many of us have been doing that anyway so it doesn't change much for most of us.

[Osc765]

Not sure it really changes anything. Extends current advisory to end of April

[Maxsan]

If we physically distance, sanitize what we touch, wash our hands, don’t touch our faces...what is left to do?

[Villageswimmer]

If we physically distance, sanitize what we touch, wash our hands, don’t touch our faces...what is left to do?

Stay home.

[billethkid]

What an expert has to say about social distancing:

https://elemental.medium.com/hold-the-line-17231c48ff17

[Barefoot]

Outdoor activities: Exercise is advised, but only when practicing social distancing protocols provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for COVID-19. Some good examples of individual activities include walking, running, biking, golfing, etc.

You can golf? I don't think that is staying at home.

[Leadbone1]

Duh, this is exactly what we’ve been doing anyway?? Golfing and biking. Going to the store. That’s about it. County officials must be getting bored also? Feel the need to state the obvious!

[billethkid]

yes, & it's really no different than we are doing now.

Which until it becomes an order with threats of enforcement and fines will not get done any better than it is today which is inconsistently and with far too many violations.

[Jdmiata]

Why didn’t the Governor do it for the whole state ?

[anothersteve]

Why didn’t the Governor do it for the whole state ?

I believe there is a stay at home advisory state wide.
Steve

[DARFAP]

[QUOTE=Jdmiata;1737555]Why didn’t the Governor do it for the whole state ?[/QUOTE

He has said he won't do this. It's very difficult to enforce.

[bkcunningham1]

What do the orders prohibit? From what I've read nothing changes in Virginia or Florida's advisory from what people are doing now. I haven't read NC's.

[lwest542]

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Sumter County, which has 51 cases of COVID-19, issued a stay-at-home order Tuesday that will remain in effect until April 30.

The order was added as an extension to a local state of emergency that was already in place, a county official said.

The area was already under a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., although residents can travel to and from work at that time.

[MoNonnon]

He just had a baby

[bkcunningham1]

What an expert has to say about social distancing:

https://elemental.medium.com/hold-the-line-17231c48ff17
Thank you. Excellent read.

"In contrast to hand-washing and other personal measures, social distancing measures are not about individuals, they are about societies working in unison. These measures also require sustained action before results are evident. It is hard (even for me) to conceptualize how on a population level ‘one quick little get together’ can undermine the entire framework of a public health intervention, but it can. I promise you it can. I promise. I promise. I promise. You can’t cheat it. People are already itching to cheat on the social distancing precautions just a “little”- a short playdate, a quick haircut, or picking up a needless item from the store. From a transmission dynamics standpoint, this very quickly recreates a highly connected social network that undermines much of the good work our communities have done thus far."

[ficoguy]

It's a stay at home advisory, not an order, That's according to that news source
Steve
I live in Pine Ridge. Lake County

[maddyharm4554@gmail.com]

Maryland, Virginia and DC have Stay-in-Place ORDERS in effect. FLORIDA is a hot spot. Gov. DeSantis, where are you??
How can our Governor not make rules(laws) for the entire state and not just south Fl....all golf courses should be closed statewide(I am a golfer).

[tsmall22204]

Just cant believe people are not doing this already, but there are those that need to be lead by the nose to do anything.

[anothersteve]

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Sumter County, which has 51 cases of COVID-19, issued a stay-at-home order Tuesday that will remain in effect until April 30.

The order was added as an extension to a local state of emergency that was already in place, a county official said.

The area was already under a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., although residents can travel to and from work at that time.

With a little research. My God!! IT'S NOT AN ORDER!!!!!

Sumter County, FL - Official Website | Official Website (https://sumtercountyfl.gov/)



Steve

[Homeonthebeach]

The president issues guidance, it is up to the governor to mandate the rules for the individual states. Most Importantly, it is up to ADULTS (us) to Adhere to those guidelines. I find it incomprehensible that we actually require someone in authority to mandate our daily routines to ensure safety for ourselves, our loved ones and our neighbors. It is called personal responsibility.

[Joanne19335]

If we physically distance, sanitize what we touch, wash our hands, don’t touch our faces...what is left to do?

Stay away from all the people at LSL sitting shoulder to shoulder drinking and coughing on each other. Very selfish behavior.

[Regor]

Stay at home, but allow trips to the grocery stores! I have never seen the grocery store parking lots so full! But those same people that go every day to the grocery store, bitch about people golfing. Just because you use up 1 can of beans, doesn't mean you have to go out and buy another! Stay Home! Go to the store once a week like before!

[lesser160@aol.com]

Means nothing.
Those who do not care about anyone else will continue to run around at will.

[Tom1916]

My opinion,
In the next few months to a year there are going to be a lot of empty houses in the Villages as the Virus spreads through-out the area.

Seems to be a repeat of history of the Spanish Flu, if you read the the story, only difference is we don't know the end of our story yet.

The Spanish Flu took two years to end and left over 50 million people dead worldwide.
Enjoy your Golf and Parties.
God save us all.

[golfing eagles]

My opinion,
In the next few months to a year there are going to be a lot of empty houses in the Villages as the Virus spreads through-out the area.

Seems to be a repeat of history of the Spanish Flu, if you read the the story, only difference is we don't know the end of our story yet.

The Spanish Flu took two years to end and left over 50 million people dead worldwide.
Enjoy your Golf and Parties.
God save us all.

See post #38

[starflyte1]

I do believe you, but I have not seen the curfew hours in writing for Sumter County Florida. There has been some confusion because Sumter County Georgia has written curfew hours. I just have not seen the Florida notice.


SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Sumter County, which has 51 cases of COVID-19, issued a stay-at-home order Tuesday that will remain in effect until April 30.

The order was added as an extension to a local state of emergency that was already in place, a county official said.

The area was already under a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., although residents can travel to and from work at that time.

[delwolf]

Excellent article.

[mjpuleo]

everyone should use common sense and stay in as much as possible; doesn't matter if it is a law or not--it's a matter of staying healthy. at least when we look out our front doors or windows or sit on our lanais we see beautiful houses and landscaping, we really shouldn't complain about staying home. Gov. DeSantis is doing a wonderful job and he is all but getting on his hands and knees and begging the people of NY not to come here and now begging us in Sumter County to stay home as much as we can. no one was prepared for this so no one has definite answers or solutions, we can only speculate what to do and hope it helps.

[Velvet]

everyone should use common sense and stay in as much as possible; doesn't matter if it is a law or not--it's a matter of staying healthy. at least when we look out our front doors or windows or sit on our lanais we see beautiful houses and landscaping, we really shouldn't complain about staying home. Gov. DeSantis is doing a wonderful job and he is all but getting on his hands and knees and begging the people of NY not to come here and now begging us in Sumter County to stay home as much as we can. no one was prepared for this so no one has definite answers or solutions, we can only speculate what to do and hope it helps.

Beautifully put.

[xNYer]

My opinion,
In the next few months to a year there are going to be a lot of empty houses in the Villages as the Virus spreads through-out the area.

Seems to be a repeat of history of the Spanish Flu, if you read the the story, only difference is we don't know the end of our story yet.

The Spanish Flu took two years to end and left over 50 million people dead worldwide.
Enjoy your Golf and Parties.
God save us all.

At the time of the flu in 1918 there were no antibiotics. Medical practices included blood letting and enemas. We are in a different world.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

It's a stay at home advisory, not an order, That's according to that news source
Steve

Look up the word advisory. Fancy word for recommendation. We have been recommended before and some people still don't get it. This is not going to change anything unless it can be enforced. That can only happen with an order and authority given to enforce

[Tom1916]

Blood letting in the US in 1918 , I don't think so, could you imagine going to a hospital and the doctor doing that lol.
If the antibiotics are working why are thousands of people dying?
Be lucky you don't live in Spain.
If you are 65 and older they are now removing the ventilators and giving sedation and the patients die, why are they doing this because they don't have enough ventilators and are giving them to the young Spaniards so they will live. The doctors are fighting against doing that. How is that for a reality check.
As you know we don't have a vaccine and probably won't for a year, hopefully have one before the second wave.

[graciegirl]

Blood letting in the US in 1918 , I don't think so, could you imagine going to a hospital and the doctor doing that lol.
If the antibiotics are working why are thousands of people dying?
Be lucky you don't live in Spain.
If you are 65 and older they are now removing the ventilators and giving sedation and the patients die, why are they doing this because they don't have enough ventilators and are giving them to the young Spaniards so they will live. The doctors are fighting against doing that. How is that for a reality check.
As you know we don't have a vaccine and probably won't for a year, hopefully have one before the second wave.

Antibiotics don't work on Viruses. This is much more serious than any health emergency I have seen in my life. Ebola was very serious as well and people were allowed to come to this country infected. It has taken awhile for everyone to grasp it, to get it, to try to understand it and we still don't know how long it will last or whether it can reinfect. As you said, the one thing that can help us we don't have yet and that is a vaccine to immunize against it. We have no anti-viral and the Malaria drug is still just really being tested. I haven't heart a valid thumbs up for it yet. All we can do is stay away from anyone who could be carrying it to us.

[Tom1916]

And now there are two Holland America cruise ships heading for Florida to disembark hundreds of sick people and 4 dead into the Florida community. I think the Governor has his college fund paid for in full, lol.
PS they are mostly Foreign nationals, per the Governor.

[RonI46]

You can golf? I don't think that is staying at home.

Walking and running and going to store is not staying at home either but if you practice social distancing it is okay.

[E Cascade]

I don't understand all this nonsense that people don't know what "Stay at home, wash your hands, 6' distance when have to go out" means. Are you folks dumb or just want to die by suffocation from the pneumonia you'll get!?! Catch up on the stuff you need to, go thru your junk and throw it out, garden around your home, write memoirs for your grandchildren, learn another language online, order an instrument on line and then take music lessons online, sing in the street, go for a drive and just enjoy the sights and then go home without stopping anywhere, BUT MOST OF ALL, ISOLATE YOURSELF OR DIE. This is not tough, you're just stupid, dumb, arrogant, self-centered, think you're entitled, or compliant. Now go sing the song, "Stay the f...k at home."

[Velvet]

Well... now that was putting it mildly. But then there are some folks who let their dogs think for them.

[theruizs]

With a little research. My God!! IT'S NOT AN ORDER!!!!!

Sumter County, FL - Official Website | Official Website (https://sumtercountyfl.gov/)



Steve

What difference does it make? As intelligent adults do we really need to be ordered to follow an advisory based on what experts think are best to keep the spread under control? No matter what you call it, if you do not follow it, the result is the same.

[Polar Bear]

What difference does it make?....
You’re kidding, right?

[golfing eagles]

I don't understand all this nonsense that people don't know what "Stay at home, wash your hands, 6' distance when have to go out" means. Are you folks dumb or just want to die by suffocation from the pneumonia you'll get!?! Catch up on the stuff you need to, go thru your junk and throw it out, garden around your home, write memoirs for your grandchildren, learn another language online, order an instrument on line and then take music lessons online, sing in the street, go for a drive and just enjoy the sights and then go home without stopping anywhere, BUT MOST OF ALL, ISOLATE YOURSELF OR DIE. This is not tough, you're just stupid, dumb, arrogant, self-centered, think you're entitled, or compliant. Now go sing the song, "Stay the f...k at home."

So, anyone who is following the ADVISORY, which explicitly states it's ok to go out for food, medical reasons, and outdoor activity including running and golfing, is "stupid, dumb, arrogant, self-centered, and entitled"????? Do the rest of us a favor and YOU stay the f..k at home

[aa1949a]

It's a joke. Close the state.

[ladyarwen3]

thanks ... this is great

[golfing eagles]

thanks ... this is great

Actually, it's pretty sad.

There is one group that seems to be ignoring all warnings, continuing to gather in large groups, not practicing social distancing, and watching the sunset together. They are called idiots and worse by the other group.

The other group are a bunch of paranoid chicken littles that are afraid to climb out from under their bed, and think everyone should do the same because they do. The first group calls them idiots and worse.

As usual , the truth lies somewhere in between. But you don't have to figure it out for yourself, there are explicit recommendations in place

Meanwhile, it has been quite entertaining on TOTV. Meanwhile outside the bubble, people are DYING, so don't be too complacent for too long.

[ladyarwen3]

I think the message here is ... you can still do things to keep you active and healthy, as long as you can keep your distance and do it in a way that doesn't expose you ( or others ) to a risk of viral transmission. Walking, jogging, bike riding and golfing can be done alone or with a partner and still be isolated. We golfed yesterday and were not within 50 yards of anyone else (other than an obstinate goose). When we take our walks, we cross the street or wait until others pass by in order to keep a healthy distance. I hate having to do it , but we wave and chat briefly with the entire road between us.
I see others congregate and they are within 5 feet of each other and I want to scream ... I just give them a wide berth. I want to wear a shirt that says in BIG BIG letters ....
I HAVE LICE AND THEY JUMP 6 FEET

and in smaller letters ...

Not really but if you can read, this you're too damn close

[PugMom]

So, anyone who is following the ADVISORY, which explicitly states it's ok to go out for food, medical reasons, and outdoor activity including running and golfing, is "stupid, dumb, arrogant, self-centered, and entitled"????? Do the rest of us a favor and YOU stay the f..k at home
THANK YOU! :clap2:too many newbs with attitude these days. i'm wondering how they all seem to show up @ the same time

[whassupbuchanan]

It's a stay at home advisory, not an order, That's according to that news source
Steve
I agree. It is an "advisory" not an order. Why in the first statement say it's in effect until April 30th, and then near the end, it says this Declaration will be in effect for 7 days???

[Tsego58]

We are all aware of what is happening. None of us have control over the government or people who just don't care. Keep in mind the politicians and those that don't care are concerned too. Political suicide can certainly be in their resume for politicians and unfortunately for people that don't care, well obviously enough said. I believe all of us were very successful in our lives that's why we live the lives we have now. We did this by taking charge being responsible and accountable. So let's work the problem and don't let the problem work us. We know when we were in business we had policies and procedures. These were the guidelines set out, based on the best information available.
We have needs and wants.
We need groceries.
We need medicines.
We need housekeeping supplies.
We want something to do.
We want to be with our friends.
We want projects to occupy our lives.

So follow the guidelines if we have needs or even wants, order on line, curb side pick up you don't have to go in the store pay on line. Stores like ace hardware in wildwood will load it right in your car. Drive up windows at Walgreens. Grocerie stores have many options. But us working the problem we are not putting employees at risk who can continue to keep us stocked up and we are not having to go take the risk of jeopardizing everyone. Taking charge is easy being accountable is a different story.
Thanks for reading.

[Andyb]

He is “on it” and has made the right decision. If everyone would follow the guidelines, all will be good.

[MOMOH]

It's dumb...it says "it is hereby ordered" that we are advised to stay home. Which one is it? Weren't we already advised to stay at home by every governmental agency under the sun? So, what does it mean? Am I going to be cited for driving my cart around and not walking because that's not exercise?

[daca55]

Hard to understand why States like NH have everything shut down including golf till May 4but a state that has the third largest population has things still open and only an advisory.We’ll see how this turns out for Florida.

[golfing eagles]

Hard to understand why States like NH have everything shut down including golf till May 4but a state that has the third largest population has things still open and only an advisory.We’ll see how this turns out for Florida.

Maybe because the governor and the FDOH have a lot more information at their disposal than YOU do?

Maybe because all the Florida authorities have less intelligence and judgement than YOU do?

Maybe because DeSantis was elected to the state's highest office and YOU weren't.

One thing is true, we'll see how this turns out. I predict a lot of Monday morning quarterbacking in a few months, one way or the other.

[almondz]

I am in VA and businesses can still be open as long as no more than 10 people in there at a time. Home improvement stores all open and ANY store that sells any food. We are having beach gathering problems and lots of people on the fishing piers. Not strict enough here.

[luis s]

Really what a selfish act. well thats nothing new in the Villages since they are entitled.
Calling for service calls for an appliance because its making noise or getting a little frost in the refrigerator or lights not working, dishwasher not washing properly. Do you really want people in your home that have been to 10 other homes. No matter how much protection you are putting yourself and that service person at risk.

[mepoole]

Agreed. If you read the declaration it says it is an advisory...meaning there are are no teeth attached to it. Still a good idea though and many of us have been doing that anyway so it doesn't change much for most of us.
How about the ones that are spreading it? The ones that congregate at the squares, the ones that gather in groups, the ones that believe it’s not true, the ones that are putting the rest of us at risk. It needs to be an order and the Governor needs to make that declaration state-wide.

[davem4616]

I don't understand all this nonsense that people don't know what "Stay at home, wash your hands, 6' distance when have to go out" means. Are you folks dumb or just want to die by suffocation from the pneumonia you'll get!?! Catch up on the stuff you need to, go thru your junk and throw it out, garden around your home, write memoirs for your grandchildren, learn another language online, order an instrument on line and then take music lessons online, sing in the street, go for a drive and just enjoy the sights and then go home without stopping anywhere, BUT MOST OF ALL, ISOLATE YOURSELF OR DIE. This is not tough, you're just stupid, dumb, arrogant, self-centered, think you're entitled, or compliant. Now go sing the song, "Stay the f...k at home."

exactly...what the heck is all this debate and blah, blah, blah questioning about

stay home!!!! unless you're going out for food or medical supplies/treatment

certainly glad I never had to share a fox hole with any of these idiots that just refuse to listen and think they know it all

[Rosie1950]

Maybe the nonbelievers are in the know as to how many ventilators the Villages Hospital has. When it hits hard don’t think first responders are going to have the luxury of taking u to ur hospital of choice outside of the Villages

[golfing eagles]

exactly...what the heck is all this debate and blah, blah, blah questioning about

stay home!!!! unless you're going out for food or medical supplies/treatment

certainly glad I never had to share a fox hole with any of these idiots that just refuse to listen and think they know it all

How about this instead?

FOLLOW THE ADVISORY!!! It's written in clear, unambiguous English. If you personally want to go beyond what is stated, you're free to do so. But do not call anyone who is less paranoid than you "selfish", "unpatriotic", or an "idiot", because I'm sure those people think the same of YOU

[Twiganne]

You are correct antibiotics are not effective against viruses. The reason they are treating with antibiotics is not to kill the virus but to treat the resulting pneumonia caused by the virus. In this case you are treating a respiratory infection not the actual virus. The reason they are using antivirals is because they decrease the viral load. If you can decrease viral load and treat the pneumonia in time there is a benefit to using both drugs. Does that help explain?

[theruizs]

You’re kidding, right?

Not at all

[msilagy]

People line dancing at the square milling around in large groups eating drinking??????

[Twiganne]

You are so right. I don’t know why people think the governor needs to order this for the whole state. Every darn evening the president is out there at least an hour answering questions and infectious disease specialist tell us what to do. Since we are a free country, unlike China, we have liberty. Unless martial law is ordered then the government can not take away your liberty. We shouldn’t have to enforce martial law for people to use the recommended guidelines. Also I think some people need to take out a tape measure to understand how far 6 feet. Most people know someone who is that tall so use that as a measure of how far 6 feet is. Unfortunately a lot of people don’t understand or just choose to ignore it. People don’t need to be out shopping everyday. Make a meal plan and grocery list then stick to it. Just because you are bored doesn’t mean you get to go grocery shopping to get out of the house. People going to the grocery store everyday are not only putting themselves at risk as well as the rest of us. A grocery aisle is generally less than 6 feet. If someone walks past you in the same aisle they are approximately 3 feet apart not the recommended 6. That is why going to the grocery store needs to a NECESSITY NOT AN OUTING.

[Linnberg]

The only reason the positive is so small in The Villages is because the only real testing done here has been at The Polo Grounds. The 250+ daily has been mostly asymptomatic for just research and a few who were clinical (have a cough, shortness of breath, on a cruise or out of state or may have been in Contact with someone suspected of virus) PLUS anyone who signed up between 8am 930 am OnLine Were the only ones Who got scheduled for the next day. And finally, could be anyone with computer did not have to be from The Villages. Sample doesn’t tell us anything except that some of us were able to figure out how to get online and make an appointment to be tested the next day. Proves nothing about how many are walking around with the virus in The Villages. Just saying.......

[WSU]

The Anytime Fitness gym on 44 reports on their website members have the option can freeze or cancel you membership. However, there appears to be no way to contact them. As such, unsure and maybe unfair but appears to be a Covid-19 scam to keep direct member billing in place, regardless that many/most of their members are retired seniors. If anyone knows how or has been successful contacting them, please reply.

[rhart]

They have undeveloped brains as do the 18 year olds during spring break. The only good news is a higher percentage of these idiots will die than those of us being careful so they will be taken out of the gene pool thereby saving future generations.

[anothersteve]

[QUOTE=theruizs;1737671 do we really need to be ordered to follow an advisory [/QUOTE]

Ordered to follow an advisory? I'm going to have to think about that one.
Steve

[merrymini]

Gee whiz, we are already locked up and most people I know are doing the correct thing. These people going out every day for more are just silly, the exposure in a crowd, even in a line, is greater. If this goes on for much longer, more and more people will break with the safe behavior because it is unsustainable. The high number of deaths is just a guess and I do not believe it will hit that high but no one can know how high it will get not even the experts. I am glad that Sumter County finally issued an alert. Where have they been?

[shirleyjerez]

A lot of people aren’t doing anything. There mad because of dog parks close( that’s not to protect the dogs) It’s to protect humans. People are still
Having parties. Playing cards, etc. those are the ones that should be forced to stay in.this will never clear up w/ people like that.

[llmcdaniel]

Great suggestions. I’ve been writing an autobiography for my children and grands. I want them to one day be able to share it with their kids when they study or read about the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020. I don’t think we’re all going to make this out alive here in The Villages from this virus, so I’m preparing my small legacy by staying at home and creating something worthwhile. Good luck, everyone, and please stay home as much as possible.💕

[NotGolfer]

I "just" saw on FB that LSL is closed. I'm not sure if this is true...but one of the responses said it was due to "construction". I don't know that if it's true it's related to folks congregating there. There were enough people making comments to made me think the area is closed off.

[clwahlstrom]

People that are whining about the golfing are obviously not golfers. Not really a contact sport if you practice social distance.

[bagboy]

Some of the posts in this thread AND OTHER threads are absolutely disrespectful. I'll start with someone asking a physician with decades of education and experience if they are 12 years old. I've made posts only to be answered in a highlighted fashion "what part don't I understand".
Hey, everyone is stressed and out of their comfort zone. But responses should be RESPECTFUL to the fellow human on the other end. That said, I'm not Amish, so not really into turning the other cheek. We should just try to relax and take this a day at a time.

[DonH57]

I'm not much on writing or reading for that matter. I've been busy because I've taken a really good look at how much yard work needed to be done and was surprised. I figure if I get all this done and I fall victim to the virus at least I'll go out with the best looking yard in the villages, well almost. After reading a lot of these posts I noticed we are all getting a little testy with each other. We've all had our daily social routines change and it's natural to start bouncing of the walls if we let it get to us. This occurred through no fault of our own and it's a test of our will. Let's fight together and not give this ******* [COVID-19] the satisfaction. I'm off to buy plants and pressure washing cleaner.:boxing2:

[WSU]

The Anytime Fitness on 44 reports on their website members have the option can freeze or cancel you membership. However, there appears to be no way to contact them. As such, unsure and maybe unfair but appears to be a Covid-19 business plan to keep direct member billing in place, regardless that many/most of their members are retired seniors. If anyone knows how or has been successful contacting them, please reply.

[Katieburr]

Not good enough, considering there are still people disregarding the advisory.

[mneumann02]

Some of the posts in this thread AND OTHER threads are absolutely disrespectful. I'll start with someone asking a physician with decades of education and experience if they are 12 years old. I've made posts only to be answered in a highlighted fashion "what part don't I understand".
Hey, everyone is stressed and out of their comfort zone. But responses should be RESPECTFUL to the fellow human on the other end. That said, I'm not Amish, so not really into turning the other cheek. We should just try to relax and take this a day at a time.

The real reason for so much incivility, rudeness and plain meanness on TOTV, and other social media, is the anonymity of those messaging. It simply brings out the worst in people. How much name calling do you think there would be if you had to sign your name and phone number to each post?

[pinchme54]

Here is the latest projections for Florida's peaking during this Pandemic: Researchers from the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics created graphs showing how COVID-19 or the coronavirus is projected to impact every U.S. state and Florida is expected to become the next epicenter, behind New York, but is not expected to peak until May 6. Anyone want to take a guess as to why we are lagging behind the other states. Open beaches, no enforcement of isolation and no curfews is my best guess. If we do not get onboard with the mitigation requirements, Florida will have a huge loss of life as the large portion of the population have most or all of the high risk health issues.

[Rodharris]

Don’t jeopardize the golf staff just so you can get out and play golf Do something else

[golfing eagles]

Don’t jeopardize the golf staff just so you can get out and play golf Do something else

Please explain, in your next/second post, how the golf staff is being jeopardized?

[bagboy]

The real reason for so much incivility, rudeness and plain meanness on TOTV, and other social media, is the anonymity of those messaging. It simply brings out the worst in people. How much name calling do you think there would be if you had to sign your name and phone number to each post?

You are right. I don't view any other "social" sites and I'm not on Facebook. I guess there are alot of disappointing postings that I don't see all across the web. I've been on ToTv long enough to know the posters I wouldn't want to get stuck sitting by at a local tavern. I've only recently started using the ignore feature for certain members.

[bpascani]

Barefoot....You are my hero!! Love the dog picture and quote!

[jenistaf]

Golfing is the same as walking or carting while carrying sticks. Maintain social distancing and it's as safe an outdoor activity as any of the others listed.

I am concerned that too many people will fail to read the part of the stay-at-home order that says some outdoor activities are OK and will barricade themselves indoors. Stay at home in this context does not mean don't go outside. It means avoid personal contact with potentially contaminated people or objects.

Fresh air and sunshine are good for body and soul. There are many outdoor activities we can enjoy in perfect safety. Just follow the CDC guidelines.

[Inexes@aol.com]

Sumter County Officials have issued a stay-at-home advisory in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. The advisory will remain in effect through April 30, 2020. Citizens are advised to remain indoors except for these cases listed by the Sumter County Board of Commissioners:


Health and safety: If you need to tend to the health and safety of family or household members, including pets. Some examples include seeking emergency services, getting medical supplies or prescriptions, or visiting health care professionals.

Necessary supplies and services: If you need to get essential supplies for members of your household, including your pets, and/or need to deliver supplies to others. This can include making a grocery store run, getting household consumer products, or obtaining products needed to keep households sanitized.

Outdoor activities: Exercise is advised, but only when practicing social distancing protocols provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for COVID-19. Some good examples of individual activities include walking, running, biking, golfing, etc.

Work: If it is necessary for you to leave to get to and from work.
To care for others and religious needs: If you need to care for a family member, friend, or pet to provide spiritual support.

Additional steps of personal responsibility: It is advised that residents take additional steps that involve:

Practicing washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after being anywhere public, or after coughing and sneezing.


Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, or mouth when your hands are unwashed.

Avoiding contact with anyone who is sick.

Practicing social distancing by making sure there is at least six feet between you and other people.

If you are sick, stay at home.


As of noon today, Sumter county had a total of 49 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The age range is between 18 and 92 years old, with 13 people hospitalized.

Click below to read Sumter County's State of Emergency Declaration.

TALLAHASSEE — Facing mounting pressure, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he’s issuing a statewide stay-at-home order that will take effect at midnight.

[PugMom]

Duh, this is exactly what we’ve been doing anyway?? Golfing and biking. Going to the store. That’s about it. County officials must be getting bored also? Feel the need to state the obvious!
yeah. i think they want to make it 'official' by announcing it

[PugMom]

Stay at home, but allow trips to the grocery stores! I have never seen the grocery store parking lots so full! But those same people that go every day to the grocery store, bitch about people golfing. Just because you use up 1 can of beans, doesn't mean you have to go out and buy another! Stay Home! Go to the store once a week like before!
while i would normally agree with you, these are most unusual times. the shelves are so empty in our end of town, you end up wandering from store to store looking for basic needs. ex: 1 store had milk, but was out of bread, 2nd store had bread but both were out of dish detergent. (??) not sure why people are hoarding Dawn. i wish we COULD go back to the once a week shop like normal-it's very frustrating under these conditions

[ffresh]

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Sumter County, which has 51 cases of COVID-19, issued a stay-at-home order Tuesday that will remain in effect until April 30.

The order was added as an extension to a local state of emergency that was already in place, a county official said.

The area was already under a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., although residents can travel to and from work at that time.

Sumter County has NO legal authority to issue any such orders; they can dictate whatever they want :blahblahblah: but they have no such authority to enforce it! Does anyone believe because someone is elected to council that he/she has authority over OUR lives - only in very LIMITED circumstances. Don't "they" always say the land of the free" … I believe they've stopped saying the "home of the Brave" :icon_wink:

Fred

[jimjamuser]

Sumter County Officials have issued a stay-at-home advisory in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. The advisory will remain in effect through April 30, 2020. Citizens are advised to remain indoors except for these cases listed by the Sumter County Board of Commissioners:


Health and safety: If you need to tend to the health and safety of family or household members, including pets. Some examples include seeking emergency services, getting medical supplies or prescriptions, or visiting health care professionals.

Necessary supplies and services: If you need to get essential supplies for members of your household, including your pets, and/or need to deliver supplies to others. This can include making a grocery store run, getting household consumer products, or obtaining products needed to keep households sanitized.

Outdoor activities: Exercise is advised, but only when practicing social distancing protocols provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for COVID-19. Some good examples of individual activities include walking, running, biking, golfing, etc.

Work: If it is necessary for you to leave to get to and from work.
To care for others and religious needs: If you need to care for a family member, friend, or pet to provide spiritual support.

Additional steps of personal responsibility: It is advised that residents take additional steps that involve:

Practicing washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after being anywhere public, or after coughing and sneezing.


Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, or mouth when your hands are unwashed.

Avoiding contact with anyone who is sick.

Practicing social distancing by making sure there is at least six feet between you and other people.

If you are sick, stay at home.


As of noon today, Sumter county had a total of 49 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The age range is between 18 and 92 years old, with 13 people hospitalized.

Click below to read Sumter County's State of Emergency Declaration.
Golf is allowed? I guess this means that you should go by yourself and walk the course. Because there are no golf cars made with seats keeping people 6 feet apart. Who is kidding who?

[graciegirl]

Sumter County has NO legal authority to issue any such orders; they can dictate whatever they want :blahblahblah: but they have no such authority to enforce it! Does anyone believe because someone is elected to council that he/she has authority over OUR lives - only in very LIMITED circumstances. Don't "they" always say the land of the free" … I believe they've stopped saying the "home of the Brave" :icon_wink:

Fred

I don't know whether Sumter County has the "authority" but it seems like "they" have reason to do it to protect our lives. Don't other counties in Florida have similar orders? I am not concerned about people telling me what to do when I know it is to my best interest and to others best interest as well.

[Barefoot]

Sumter County has NO legal authority to issue any such orders; they can dictate whatever they want, but they have no such authority to enforce it!

It's not an order - it's an advisory.
I don't resent it, because the advisory is in place to save lives.
As Graciegirl said, it's in the best interests of all people.
Please stay safe during this difficult time.

[queasy27]

2nd store had bread but both were out of dish detergent. (??) not sure why people are hoarding Dawn.

I tried to order my regular multivitamin and stocks were very low or sold out -- guess more folks are thinking about their overall health?

Paper towels aren't a necessity but they are handy, especially with increased levels of disinfecting/cleaning. I defaulted to buying white multifold towels typically used in dispensers in public restrooms. 4,000 towels for around $20.

[graciegirl]

Golf is allowed? I guess this means that you should go by yourself and walk the course. Because there are no golf cars made with seats keeping people 6 feet apart. Who is kidding who?

For some time now, since it became apparent that the distancing was good advice, our golfers have been driving their carts alone, and the courses have allowed them to take four carts in a foursome. The holes are filled, so no reaching in. Six feet apart distancing at the beginning hole. I pray those procedures will keep the golfers safe and us safe too.

[mjpuleo]

advisory or order or law -- stay home as much as you can!

[mjpuleo]

you want to be safe -- don't golf and stay home!

[mjpuleo]

i have the same problem

[Taosmtngal]

Only highly populated cities have the worst numbers. Miami dade.broward. hillsborough pinellas. Orlando Kissimmee

[twoplanekid]

Press Release issued by Sumter County 4/3/20 -> Dropbox - April 3 Press release.pdf - Simplify your life (https://www.dropbox.com/s/t6lh03xasxxgonn/April%203%20Press%20release.pdf?dl=0)