[billethkid]

Maybe there could be designated mask and no mask squares?

[ldivens]

That's right the virus is not going away and will get worse because we locked-down. We are human beings and some of the measures have been totally inhumane. Hopefully, we know a lot more after 8 months, however, what I hear from Doctors around the US they are NOT allowed to practice medicine based on the individual, they are DICTATED how to treat people. Many doctors agree the lock down only prolonged the life of the virus and now we have lost why we locked down in the first place If you are at risk stay home otherwise we have a 99.7% chance of recovery and if you don't damage your immune systems with fear, anger, weight gain and stress you may not get it at all.

[meridian5850]

I continue be amazed at how many folks seem to think everyone they encounter has the virus, when in fact, several days ago Dr. Mike Ryan, WHO Health Emergencies Program Director, said their best guess is that 10% of the world's population has been infected, or about 750 million people. WHO's data says that about 1 million people have died from it. Disregarding whether they died "from" it or "with" it, doing the basic math:

1,000,000 ÷ 750,000,000 = .0013
.0013 x 100 = 0.13% death rate of those infected

OR 99.87% of everyone who gets it survive.

Covid-19: World in ‘for a hell of a ride’ in coming months, Dr Mike Ryan says

There have been 7.7 million cases in the USA, well below the 10% figure above. The 2009 H1N1 flu infected over 60,000,000 people. Which one was more contagious? The average death rate for the seasonal flu is 0.1% vs. 0.13% to Covid-19. No one batted an eye back then thinking they might get the flu and so many ITT in a panic for this.

Also, 40% of the deaths in the USA are from nursing homes because the governors of 4 or 5 states thought it was smart to put covid patients into them.

[ts12755]

This man-made China virus is here to stay.... if you are scared, stay home... we must live our life... you are responsible for your safety and health... not Village entertainment.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by len84pa

It was my understanding that the town squares would open with entertainment and require masks be worn by EVERYONE. How can the Village Entertainment be so careless with peoples lives. The last time I checked, Florida's positive test rate and death rate is still increasing. This virus is NOT going away, in fact, it will get worse as the winter months approach until a certified vaccine is developed.

Stop giving in to a few who still believe this virus is a hoax.

If you like or dislike wearing a mask don’t go to the entertainment, it’s your choice. Besides how are they going to enforce it, tell you to leave & make a resident mad. I know they can tell you to leave but that won’t make TV look good. So if a mask keeps you safe & you wear one, great. If you don’t wear one that’s up to you, but at least the ones that wear one, they say your safe & if you don’t wear one & get Covid19. That was your choice!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Beyond The Wall

If your afraid Don’t Go. Lock yourself inside

COVID-19: In desperate need of oxygen - The Jerusalem Post

[Ruth Garza]

I’m just so nonplussed by the number of people who complain about who has in masks and who doesn’t. If you need a mask, wear it. If you don’t agree with masks, don’t wear it. If you feel safe being around other humans, be there. If you don’t feel safe, don’t be there. Stop the constant complaining.

[graciegirl]

Opinion | Where Are the Photos of People Dying of Covid? - The New York Times

As coronavirus fills French ICUs anew, doctors ask what went wrong

Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits

[billethkid]

Add the visual of a loved one entering the hospital and that may well be the last time they will see each other!!

The realities of what some have endured and are enduring.

All of a sudden bickering about whether to wear a mask fades to insignificance!!!

[Taltarzac725]

You may not know you even have Covid-19. I do all of the shopping, banking, dog walking, etc., in this household because my parents do not get around that well any more. I donate platelets at One Blood and they check temperatures at the door and STILL require you wear a mask while donating. They also test for Corona Virus so the blood supply does not get contaminated. I have tested negative 9 times since late May 2020 but can imagine my getting the disease as my guard is not always up. I cannot keep it up at all times as there are so many things I touch in a given day. I do use hand sanitizer frequently.

Listen to the physicians, nurses, etc., who deal with this disease every day and ignore anyone who has a personal or other interest in your wearing a mask.

[LG999]

Dear Snotes,
How can we socially distance (6ft or more) while dancing? Its hard & takes the fun out of it. Even in a line dance its difficult to spread out that far.
IMO if I wear a mask, I am protected. If others do not, maybe they are taking a risk but maybe not. Maybe they know they have their own antibodies from being tested or know they have a robust immune system.

[cassjax2]

My thought is The Villages is not in charge of my health, I am. If I chose not to wear a mask and contracted the disease then it is my fault. I’m really tired of people not taking responsibility for their actions and then blaming it on someone else.

[rjm1cc]

The damage caused by the shut down is not really entering into most discussions and the actual damage may not be know for years. But I do not find it hard to believe that for some the damage will be significant.
For masks, I try and avoid places where they are not worn. Remember the masks protects others from you. If you are in favor of trying to get back to normal as soon as possible wear a mask. You just hurt those that need to work and can not because you do not wear a mask.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

We are just blooming for a while where we are planted.

Gracie, Is that one of your expressions of wisdom? I love it.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Carole A

I was at Lake Sumter Saturday and there was no masks at square

I'm a HUGE proponent of wearing masks INDOORS. Outdoors, the risk is minimal if you are distanced properly and follow CDC guidelines. I do not wear a mask outdoors when it is easy to keep my distance from others while sipping on an alcoholic beverage.