Covid19 - SquareOffs

Asked by ABC 17 News

415 Votes

Do you wear a mask outdoors?

15%

Yes Yes

85%

No No

15%

Yes

The CDC has changed its mask guidelines to say fully vaccinated people can go without masks outdoors entirely.

The CDC has changed its mask guidelines to say fully vaccinated people can go without masks outdoors entirely. Show Less

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85%

No

Some people had been going unmasked outdoors long before the CDC's new guidance.

Some people had been going unmasked outdoors long before the CDC's new guidance. Show Less

8 Comments

Max

Why would anyone wear a mask outdoors?

Belinda Kitchen

I think if the order has been lifted then the places should ease up on people not wearing a mask in their business. If the President is trying to reopen the country and we are slowly getting back on our feet then we should have our right if we want still wear a mask or not !!!!!!

Christopher Watson

cause I don't get around a lot of people, EVER. So I don't see the sence in it.

Max

Some people wear a mask when they shower. LOL

Missy Marlett

Ready to get back to normal and the masks really congest me having had 2 sinus surgeries and ending up with MRSA in my sinus cavity after the first one. Wearing a mask has been tough for me!

Max

Some people think you should embrace breathing hot oxygen depleted air. Not I. Hope your health improves.

Robin McKee

I prefer fresh air cant breathe in the masks.

Harry Edwards

had my shots

Kim McAtee

Never have

Pierson McAtee

Vaccinated and need the fresh air!

Do you shop at businesses that require masks?

Asked by ABC 17 News

662 Votes

Do you shop at businesses that require masks?

49%

Yes Yes

51%

No No

49%

Yes

Health orders in Columbia and Boone County, which included a mask mandate, expired Wednesday. However, businesses can still require customers to wear masks on their property.

Health orders in Columbia and Boone County, which included a mask mandate, expired Wednesday. However, businesses can still require customers to wear masks on their property. Show Less

3 Comments

Max

Yes I do, but if there is a similar store nearby that doesn't, I will use the store that doesn't.

Dennis Gravedoni Sr.

Because they show a concern for their customers.

Wendi Newman

I know my responsibilities to my family and community, therefore I'll choose masks and businesses that require them every time.

51%

No

Masks have been a hot-button issue throughout the pandemic, with one after another viral video showing patrons at businesses arguing over their mask requirements.

Masks have been a hot-button issue throughout the pandemic, with one after another viral video showing patrons at businesses arguing over their mask requirements. Show Less

4 Comments

Steve TheBmann

I do not like to wear a mask. Simple.

Missy Marlett

I am tired of it! It's time to get back to normal. I have been to many events outside of Boone County with large crowds and no masks required and everyone has been fine.

Max

I agree with you, I will avoid the mask required stores if possible. If not I will wear a mask and stay as little time as I can.

Linda Justice Cordes

If these business wants to keep their customers they better lift the mask mandate I will be shipping only at Store that so NOT require masks

Astromyxin

Businesses choosing not to comply with CDC guidance should be punished for not complying with said guidance. Before, businesses were penalized for not complying with the CDC guidance(which actually came from the position statement of the private institution, CSTC) and it should be no different now.

Should Missouri stop paying federal benefits to unemployed workers?

Asked by ABC 17 News

535 Votes

Should Missouri stop paying federal benefits to unemployed workers?

74%

Yes Yes

26%

No No

74%

Yes

Gov. Mike Parson said the state will stop paying out special pandemic-related federal unemployment benefits on June 12. Parson and other Republicans say those benefits are creat... Show More

Gov. Mike Parson said the state will stop paying out special pandemic-related federal unemployment benefits on June 12. Parson and other Republicans say those benefits are creating an incentive for people to not work. Show Less

10 Comments

Corey Smith

If the state quit giving unemployed people paid benefits then people will start looking for a job.

Missy Marlett

Help wanted signs are everywhere and businesses are closing due to not having enough staff on hand to run their business. If businesses close the county and state lose revenue!

Diane DeNoon

To many setting at home ,not paying ss

Max

This requires absolutely no explanation.

Debra Riffle

Everywhere you look are help wanted signs Everywhere you go employees that are on the job are explaining why the service is so slow. The explanation is the same: too many places are short of staff.

Adam Schrader

These lazy ass people need to get up and get a job already

Randel Hearne

It all has to end sometime and there are lots of people hiring.

Ron Beedle

The government wants people to relay on them instead of being an independent person. Also by not working it kills the local economy.

John Foster

As long as they are able to work, yes. Get off the government tit.

Samantha Jo Black

There are plenty of places that are short staffed and needing help. Any job is better than none. Go to work.

26%

No

Supporters of the federal benefits -- including the $300 per week extra unemployment compensation -- say they're still needed as the economy continues to recover from the pandem... Show More

Supporters of the federal benefits -- including the $300 per week extra unemployment compensation -- say they're still needed as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic. Show Less

3 Comments

Shawnta Williams

Because I am employed by aldden foods who service columbia college which shut down until August. I have a return date so no need to look for work . So how am I to feed my child and pay bills.

Ray Anderson

republican sure like to keep the rich richer and the POOR poorer If Missouri employers would pay a living wage this wouldn't be happening, they would have all the employees they need, in fact be able to pick from a list of people!

Max

The average pay for an EMT Emergency Medical Technician in Missouri is $13.10 an hour. Do you think that people who work at McDonalds should get better pay than an EMT

Stephanie Hampton

Yes, I think that the $300 federal should be stopped on those who have been given this since the pandemic began. They have abused this privilege by not finding a new job.But if you lose your job after June 1st you should be able to get the $300 until september but still need to report work search.

Covid19 SquareOffs

Do you wear a mask outdoors?

15% Yes Yes

85% No No

15% Yes

85% No

Do you shop at businesses that require masks?

49% Yes Yes

51% No No

49% Yes

51% No

Should Missouri stop paying federal benefits to unemployed workers?

74% Yes Yes

26% No No

74% Yes

26% No

About Covid19

15%

Yes Yes

85%

No No

15%

Yes

85%

No

49%

Yes Yes

51%

No No

49%

Yes

51%

No

74%

Yes Yes

26%

No No

74%

Yes

26%

No