Should Covid-19 physical distancing rules in schools change from 6 feet to 3 feet apart?

Asked by KTVZ

858 Votes

Should Covid-19 physical distancing rules in schools change from 6 feet to 3 feet apart?

73%

Yes, they should change! Yes, they should change!

27%

No, this is not good! No, this is not good!

73%

Yes, they should change!

I think loosening some Covid-19 restrictions will allow schools to return to full time instructions. I think our priority should be getting them back in the classroom so they're... Show More

I think loosening some Covid-19 restrictions will allow schools to return to full time instructions. I think our priority should be getting them back in the classroom so they're learning isn't hampered. Show Less

8 Comments

Robert Northrup

Schools should never have been closed. This whole thing has been a political tragedy to prove government has the power to make us bend our knees to them.

Mask mandate needs to fully stop in every work place. Social distancing as well. Enough is enough. We have our right, to have our free right to choose for our self's back!

Greg Moore

Comments on other side are comical. Claims they are relying on "experts", but they lack critical thinking... never asking for the science used for 6' distancing, and ignore the Oxford/Harvard experts saying 3' is all that is necessary for school. They ignore real world examples. Ignore the harm.

Greg Moore

The science is clear - 6' distancing in schools is not necessary, which is why Europe goes by 1m (3.2'). 6' prevents schools from having more than 1/3rd capacity/instruction, & kids from even remotely normal social interaction. READ THE SCIENCE: https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/

Greg Moore

And with masks, people are allowed to cram into airplanes with 6", rather than 6' distancing, with different "cohorts" every time... but kids can't be allowed 3' apart? More science for those that care about it.... Harvard suggesting 3': https://dailyvoice.com/massachusetts/worcester/school

Tawnya McPhetridge

Kids are already in masks that they don't need to be in!! They don't need to social distance too. There is no science for them to be 6 feel apart or even 3 feet apart! Kids need to be kids! They all need to be on school full time! If teachers are vaccinated why do kids have to wear masks?

Sandy Thompson

There should not be a mandatory amount. Let the huggers be huggers! Take away physical contact and just makes people more depressed

k san

Whatever the science says!!

Dave Voiles

Have we lost our collective minds?? Do you really think the virus knows the difference between 3 or 6 feet? Apparently it DOES know that when you sit down to eat it's not allowed to infect others when you take off your mask. We have become a dumbed down society.

Christena

This shouldn't even be a concern.

27%

No, this is not good!

I don't agree this with loosening Covid-19 restrictions. It's not safe and we are putting our children and the staff at risk. We should follow the CDC guidelines.

I don't agree this with loosening Covid-19 restrictions. It's not safe and we are putting our children and the staff at risk. We should follow the CDC guidelines. Show Less

3 Comments

Judi L Leisey

No since there are some parents that are sending their kids to school when they have a positive test.

Greg Moore

Judi, how big of a problem is that? The science is saying that it is not a statistically relevant issue? Because the most infinitesimally small risk may be possible, you would hurt kids? The kids are not at even remotely significant risk. Teachers are immunized. Concerned? Stay home.

Judy Ostrom-Dixon

Just a little bit longer and we can go back to normal!!!!

P Robbins

We need to continue following CDC guidelines or we will , again, make matters worse. To keep schools open, follow the CDC guidelines. When they change, we can change. We shouldn't try to be "smarter" than the experts.

Greg Moore

So, do you still oppose the reduction now that the CDC has come out concluding that 3' is adequate?

Asked by KTVZ

241 Votes

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

58%

Yes Yes

42%

No No

58%

Yes

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No one has commented yet

42%

No

1 Comment

Chris Herndon

I think if managed properly by the Super. The budgets are workable with fewer employees multi tasking and wearing more than one hat!Any buisness can benefit with improved efficiency!!

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

Asked by KTVZ

698 Votes

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

6 Comments

Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Kati Magana

If it is a law and you break it regardless of what it refers to that is breaking the law- which by definition is criminal. If you put your pet in a situation that is unsafe that is your responsibility and ergo you are a bad pet owner. Pets are like our kids, it's our job to keep them safe.

Kim Ritchie

yes because they are putting their dog as well as people with leashed pets at risk. Not all dogs like other dogs and not all people are comfortable with strange dogs running up to them.

Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

31%

No

3 Comments

Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

KTVZ

Should Covid-19 physical distancing rules in schools change from 6 feet to 3 feet apart?

73% Yes, they should change! Yes, they should change!

27% No, this is not good! No, this is not good!

73% Yes, they should change!

27% No, this is not good!

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

58% Yes Yes

42% No No

58% Yes

42% No

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69% Yes Yes

31% No No

69% Yes

31% No

73%

Yes, they should change! Yes, they should change!

27%

No, this is not good! No, this is not good!

73%

Yes, they should change!

27%

No, this is not good!

58%

Yes Yes

42%

No No

58%

Yes

42%

No

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

31%

No