Covid-19 - SquareOffs

Do you agree with the new Boone County mask order?

Asked by ABC 17 News

336 Votes

Do you agree with the new Boone County mask order?

64%

Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases. Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases.

36%

No. People should be able to choose. No. People should be able to choose.

64%

Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases.

Health experts say wearing masks can help the wearer not transmit the novel coronavirus if they're infected and protect them from others if they're not. More local and state gov... Show More

Health experts say wearing masks can help the wearer not transmit the novel coronavirus if they're infected and protect them from others if they're not. More local and state governments are implementing mask requirements as cases rise at record rates around the country. Show Less

5 Comments

Edward Irish

I'm 73 with COPD Emphysema& wear plastic gloves and an N 95 facemask. It is a public hazard to got without proper PPE and should be mandated!

HelenHighwater

It's basically a no-brainer.

Lorrie Tucker

Masks will help slow the spread of COVID, and save lives. Small price to pay to stay safe. Much less restrictive than another lockdown.

Larry Myers

Because I can read.

Claudia K

Because it protects others and is not a big deal.

36%

No. People should be able to choose.

Many people say they should be able to choose whether to cover their faces and that the dangers of COVID-19 are exaggerated.

Many people say they should be able to choose whether to cover their faces and that the dangers of COVID-19 are exaggerated. Show Less

1 Comment

Brandon Smith

Government should set recommendations and guidelines that follow science. We should not be punishing business for not being the mask police. I think you would have more buy in from people by giving them the facts and making recommendations, instead of making a bunch of people angry and rebellious.

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Do you think Riverside County should close outdoor dining to help prevent the spread of covid?

Asked by KESQ News Channel 3

55 Votes

Do you think Riverside County should close outdoor dining to help prevent the spread of covid?

33%

Yes Yes

67%

No No

33%

Yes

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No one has commented yet

67%

No

2 Comments

Daisy Lily

The scientific facts do not substantiate a high risk from outside dining.

Henry Bates

I think outdoor dining is safe as long as people practice social distancing.

Should people who test positive for coronavirus be required to act as their own contact tracers?

Asked by ABC 17 News

68 Votes

Should people who test positive for coronavirus be required to act as their own contact tracers?

35%

Yes. It's just more efficient. Yes. It's just more efficient.

65%

No. They might not contact anyone. No. They might not contact anyone.

35%

Yes. It's just more efficient.

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Some local health departments have decided to stop contact tracing investigations, instead relying on people who test positive for coronavirus to get in touch with their close contacts. They cite delays in being notified of positive tests and lack of cooperation with investigations. Show Less

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65%

No. They might not contact anyone.

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Most health departments are still doing their own contact tracing investigation, aided in part by new staff hired using federal stimulus funds. The implication is that trained professionals can better conduct a proper investigation than a layperson. Show Less

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Covid-19 SquareOffs

Do you agree with the new Boone County mask order?

64% Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases. Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases.

36% No. People should be able to choose. No. People should be able to choose.

64% Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases.

36% No. People should be able to choose.

Do you think Riverside County should close outdoor dining to help prevent the spread of covid?

33% Yes Yes

67% No No

33% Yes

67% No

Should people who test positive for coronavirus be required to act as their own contact tracers?

35% Yes. It's just more efficient. Yes. It's just more efficient.

65% No. They might not contact anyone. No. They might not contact anyone.

35% Yes. It's just more efficient.

65% No. They might not contact anyone.

About Covid-19

64%

Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases. Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases.

36%

No. People should be able to choose. No. People should be able to choose.

64%

Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases.

36%

No. People should be able to choose.

33%

Yes Yes

67%

No No

33%

Yes

67%

No

35%

Yes. It's just more efficient. Yes. It's just more efficient.

65%

No. They might not contact anyone. No. They might not contact anyone.

35%

Yes. It's just more efficient.

65%

No. They might not contact anyone.