[Dayeight99]

Stay home.

[LiverpoolWalrus]

I am far from a Covid “denier” but I’d just like to say I track statewide positivity rates every couple of days, and I am pleasantly surprised that Sumter County’s rate is relatively low compared to the rest of the state. This in spite of two large rallies, restaurants opened and crowded for months and squares open for weeks.

I can’t seem to access and copy the data right now on my iPhone but it’s there for all to see on the FL Department of Health website.

[Jokomo]

Originally Posted by jksturgeon

It is not the responsibility of The Villages to protect you. if you feel unsafe going to the squares, don't go.
You must take personal responsibility to protect yourself as you see fit.

Society does have the right and the responsibility to protect its members from dangerous behaviors of others. It’s the core value of safety regulations, starting with not smoking in restaurants, wearing life jackets and seat belts, and ending with criminal laws against drunk driving, assault, and murder. People who don’t accept reasonable restrictions on group behavior, such as masking and social distancing, are a danger to themselves and others and should be treated accordingly.

[Rosebud1949]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

So, entertainment at the town squares were closed when the pandemic was under much better control than it currently is. Fast forward, the pandemic numbers have never been worse, and a massive influx of potential Covid spreaders are migrating south. Then the seasonal influx of high risk children and grandchildren visitors will follow. People from all over the country will be flying to Florida and converging on the 55 plus community that has been relatively safe during the slow season, where the older and more vulnerable full time residents generally take appropriate precautions. Despite this, starting next week the town squares will go back to business as usual, like the pandemic doesn’t even exist, WTF?

Could there possibly be a worse time to decide to open everything back up? I get that the powers that be need to sell all the houses they are cranking out, and it’s hard to sell houses without being able to showcase the Villages experience. But this could backfire in a big way if the Villages Covid numbers spike, which they most likely will. Not only that, but all the new houses they are trying to sell will have to compete with all the new pre-owned homes that will go on the market vacated by unfortunate Covid victims.

OK, all the Covid deniers, let me have it, I can deal with it.

Thats the way they do things here BACKWARDS...... This week the storm was here Tues/Wed VCDD sends a email Wed afternoon saying Rec activities, gates courts etc will be closed from 11am.... too late...

Many who have been here for 10 years or more, know that the "whole idea" of this community and the control of it has totally got away from the Owners. Now only $$$$$$$$$$$$ matters, facilities are less, maintenance is poor in the older parts, and so it theVillages care.

[nick demis]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

So, entertainment at the town squares were closed when the pandemic was under much better control than it currently is. Fast forward, the pandemic numbers have never been worse, and a massive influx of potential Covid spreaders are migrating south. Then the seasonal influx of high risk children and grandchildren visitors will follow. People from all over the country will be flying to Florida and converging on the 55 plus community that has been relatively safe during the slow season, where the older and more vulnerable full time residents generally take appropriate precautions. Despite this, starting next week the town squares will go back to business as usual, like the pandemic doesn’t even exist, WTF?

Could there possibly be a worse time to decide to open everything back up? I get that the powers that be need to sell all the houses they are cranking out, and it’s hard to sell houses without being able to showcase the Villages experience. But this could backfire in a big way if the Villages Covid numbers spike, which they most likely will. Not only that, but all the new houses they are trying to sell will have to compete with all the new pre-owned homes that will go on the market vacated by unfortunate Covid victims.

OK, all the Covid deniers, let me have it, I can deal with it.

Do what you want. Don't dictate what I should do.

[donassaid]

No one is denying Covid, just the insane paranoia associated with it. People screamed about the Trump rally and how, 2 weeks later there would be this massive outbreak of Covid. Didn't happen although I am sure some were hoping for it. Some are calling for a mask mandate and another complete lockdown all for a virus that has a 99.9% recovery rate! Absolutely insane. Many accuse those who refuse to wear masks as ignorant and selfish when the "science" of CDC has admitted that 84% of those who tested positive wore a mask most if not all the time. I don't ridicule those who wear a mask but respect their decision as well as their health issues that would make them more at risk. Is it too much to respect the personal decisions of those who choose not to buy in to this hysteria?

[chuckpedrey]

Those who are at risk should act accordingly. The rest of society should act accordingly as well.

[mgkw1]

This is The Villages giving the seasonal residents and the Lifestyle guests a false sense of safety. If you golf you will see they don't offer their golf staff any protection because they don't want the people thinking they may get sick. This is not a sterile bubble, but it is a controlled environment, and we do not control it.

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by Scott O

Can the TOTV just have a CCP aka Covid ban like politics? This is just beyond ridiculous...we have been on this hamster wheel of discussion for months now and it’s NEVER going to change...are people’s lives so boring that this is the only thought or discussion they can fixate on? Yesterday we had a nut job talking about shooting people who walked to close to him on a thread, I found this just unbelievable that his posts were not removed...yet I’ve had some pretty benign comments removed on this forum...the censorship here needs to take a look at their guidelines and find some consistency....

Did you take a moment or two to report the post ?? With the thousands of posts daily, I don’t think it is reasonable to assume that they read all of them.....

I haven’t read through the 6 pages on this thread so don’t know if anyone else asked you the same question......

[Curtisbwp]

I am NOT a covid denyer, i know it is real and a clear danger. I do not care if the squares are open or closed. I assume responsibility for MY safety. I do what i think is best for me.

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by Travelingal702

Even if the vaccine IS available in December, I won't be rushing to get mine. I'd want to know what the side effects are and how it interacts with my current medication. I heard that one of the side effects is mental illness. Would someone with a predisposition to dementia or Alzheimer's be more likely to be affected? And, if so, would they want the shot or would they be willing to take their chances? Something to think about.

Thank You !!!

That will result in the availability to get my vaccine sooner !!!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by mgkw1

This is The Villages giving the seasonal residents and the Lifestyle guests a false sense of safety. If you golf you will see they don't offer their golf staff any protection because they don't want the people thinking they may get sick. This is not a sterile bubble, but it is a controlled environment, and we do not control it.

Huh? Been playing champs staff in pro shops are masked up.

[Seve1]

Man you folks are jumping to unfounded conclusions. They have been limiting the crowds and masks are mandatory. It is outside. If people are uncomfortable with the situation, please stay home. My wife and I stay away, but don’t begrudge those that attend the square activities as long as they follow the vivid guidelines. We are all adults here and personally I’m fine with the way it’s been handled. We need to live our lives, we’ve had flu virus for a long time and never locked down. Even the crazy WHO said lockdowns don’t work. Some of you people are getting paranoid again. Like I said if you’re concerned stay home.

[doodles]

Was announced that essential services will be first the rest of us should not expect vaccines until April at the earliest

[allsport]

Actually I think the gov wants to kill off the old people but those are the ones that elected him, so maybe he needs to rethink his strategy.