Covid-19 - SquareOffs

Do you worry about the safety of coronavirus vaccines?

Asked by ABC 17 News

139 Votes

Do you worry about the safety of coronavirus vaccines?

53%

Yes. The testing has been rushed. Yes. The testing has been rushed.

47%

No. They went through the process. No. They went through the process.

53%

Yes. The testing has been rushed.

Less than a year has passed since the novel coronavirus was identified and already two vaccines are near distribution in the United States thanks to Operation Warp Speed. The pr... Show More

Less than a year has passed since the novel coronavirus was identified and already two vaccines are near distribution in the United States thanks to Operation Warp Speed. The process of getting vaccines developed and approved usually takes much longer. Show Less

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Liz Barbarick

I do not trust a forced and rushed vaccine!

47%

No. They went through the process.

While the development of the vaccines took place on a shortened timeline, researchers conducted trials and regulators are near to granting their approval. Health leaders say the... Show More

While the development of the vaccines took place on a shortened timeline, researchers conducted trials and regulators are near to granting their approval. Health leaders say the vaccines are safe. Show Less

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Do local health officials have too much power to enact orders?

Asked by ABC 17 News

202 Votes

Do local health officials have too much power to enact orders?

56%

Yes. Too much power for one person. Yes. Too much power for one person.

44%

No. They are the experts. No. They are the experts.

56%

Yes. Too much power for one person.

A group of Republican lawmakers is pushing for legislation that would limit the length of health orders enacted by local officials, such as those meant to control COVID-19. They... Show More

A group of Republican lawmakers is pushing for legislation that would limit the length of health orders enacted by local officials, such as those meant to control COVID-19. They argue that decisions on long health orders should be left to elected officials. Show Less

2 Comments

Jessica Villa

Last time i checked this is still a free country. We do not need the health department following us around telling us how to live. Btw, why isnt your channel covering all the court cases happening with the election? Why are you not covering the thousands of cases of voter fraud?

Isaree1102

The country is at a very fragile state right now, and if a person were to get drunk on power, it could be very damaging to the morale of that community. That's why our government built-in checks and balances into its law making process, unfortunately there are loop holes that can be exploited.

44%

No. They are the experts.

Opponents of the change say health directors are the experts in public health and because of that are the most qualified to make these decisions.

Opponents of the change say health directors are the experts in public health and because of that are the most qualified to make these decisions. Show Less

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Lisa Thompson

Local administrations know what is happening in their city/county and should be allowed to enact orders accordingly. (And, except possibly in the case of very small towns, these decisions are not really made by one person - there are others that help create the orders.)

Kimberly Watkins

Plenty of people already ignore mask orders & add to the COVID-19 spread. Many follow the orders BECAUSE there are orders. Many cities and citizens have been slow to react, if they even do, to stopping the virus. Apparently concern for the health of others rates under temporary discomfort of masks.

Should Columbia Public Schools students be learning in classrooms?

Asked by ABC 17 News

408 Votes

Should Columbia Public Schools students be learning in classrooms?

49%

Yes. Kids need school to thrive. Yes. Kids need school to thrive.

51%

No. Too many coronavirus cases. No. Too many coronavirus cases.

49%

Yes. Kids need school to thrive.

Medical experts say children might not spread the virus as much as adults. Advocates of in-person learning say the benefits for students outweigh the risks.

Medical experts say children might not spread the virus as much as adults. Advocates of in-person learning say the benefits for students outweigh the risks. Show Less

2 Comments

Larry N Donita Bakker

A kindergartener sitting in a room by themselves watching a small screen for hours is not a learning environment. Trying to learn music or art virtually is a joke. No plan by the Columbia school board or the superintendent expect a plan based on fear, no concern for the failure rate of students.

Kenneth Harris-Jones

My kids are 6 and 7. I feel they need in school learning so they can focus on learning and get the best education

51%

No. Too many coronavirus cases.

Boone County, like much of the country, remains in an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases marked by increased deaths associated with COVID-19. Opponents of in-person learni... Show More

Boone County, like much of the country, remains in an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases marked by increased deaths associated with COVID-19. Opponents of in-person learning say the virus presents too much danger for students, staff and teachers. Show Less

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Covid-19 SquareOffs

Do you worry about the safety of coronavirus vaccines?

53% Yes. The testing has been rushed. Yes. The testing has been rushed.

47% No. They went through the process. No. They went through the process.

53% Yes. The testing has been rushed.

47% No. They went through the process.

Do local health officials have too much power to enact orders?

56% Yes. Too much power for one person. Yes. Too much power for one person.

44% No. They are the experts. No. They are the experts.

56% Yes. Too much power for one person.

44% No. They are the experts.

Should Columbia Public Schools students be learning in classrooms?

49% Yes. Kids need school to thrive. Yes. Kids need school to thrive.

51% No. Too many coronavirus cases. No. Too many coronavirus cases.

49% Yes. Kids need school to thrive.

51% No. Too many coronavirus cases.

About Covid-19

53%

Yes. The testing has been rushed. Yes. The testing has been rushed.

47%

No. They went through the process. No. They went through the process.

53%

Yes. The testing has been rushed.

47%

No. They went through the process.

56%

Yes. Too much power for one person. Yes. Too much power for one person.

44%

No. They are the experts. No. They are the experts.

56%

Yes. Too much power for one person.

44%

No. They are the experts.

49%

Yes. Kids need school to thrive. Yes. Kids need school to thrive.

51%

No. Too many coronavirus cases. No. Too many coronavirus cases.

49%

Yes. Kids need school to thrive.

51%

No. Too many coronavirus cases.