Health orders - SquareOffs

Did some health officials overreach by keeping coronavirus health orders in place?

Asked by ABC 17 News

402 Votes

Did some health officials overreach by keeping coronavirus health orders in place?

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday signed a bill into law that limits local health officials' power to keep health orders in place. Parson said some local officials abused their power ... Show More

Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday signed a bill into law that limits local health officials' power to keep health orders in place. Parson said some local officials abused their power during the coronavirus pandemic. Show Less

2 Comments

Max

Absolutely

Meloney Robles

Definitely! Oregon and California governor's have definitely abused their power.

41%

No

Opponents of the bill say health officials are the most qualified to make decisions about health orders, free of the political influence that affects elected officials.

Opponents of the bill say health officials are the most qualified to make decisions about health orders, free of the political influence that affects elected officials. Show Less

3 Comments

Sheila Gann Heather

The HEALTH Officials oversee HEALTH, If the gov doesn't trust the health officials then why delegate the task of protecting the public from illness to the HEALTH officials? Maybe some people just don't work well with others.

Kathy R

The Governor left the decision to local officials instead of making statewide mandates. It is not okay to now second guess what local officials decided and tell them they can't do what he originally told them they have to do. You can't have it both ways.

Letitia DenHartog

I feel the regulations were appropriate to control the onslaught of Covid-19.

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.

Do you agree with Texas ending its coronavirus restrictions?

Asked by ABC 17 News

357 Votes

Do you agree with Texas ending its coronavirus restrictions?

54%

Yes Yes

46%

No No

54%

Yes

The governor of Texas this week announced the end of coronavirus restrictions, including a mask mandate, in his state, citing falling coronavirus case rates and increasing numbe... Show More

The governor of Texas this week announced the end of coronavirus restrictions, including a mask mandate, in his state, citing falling coronavirus case rates and increasing numbers of vaccinated residents. Mississippi made a similar move. Show Less

3 Comments

Vince Miles

Commonsense.

Vince Miles

Commonsense

Max

It is the smart thing to do.

Max

Not everybody has a basement, or a wine cellar, or a whine cellar, to hide in, especially in Texas, where there are no basements.

46%

No

President Joe Biden has expressed his disagreement with the move as have many health experts. They say it's too early to roll back measures meant to contain the coronavirus and ... Show More

President Joe Biden has expressed his disagreement with the move as have many health experts. They say it's too early to roll back measures meant to contain the coronavirus and that doing so might lead to lost progress. Show Less

3 Comments

Sandy Wishon

Way to soon, need to get more people vaccinated, then maybe if numbers keep going down!

Pete M.

Its so ridiculous to end mask mandates right now. Increasing capacities is one thing...this is just stupid and irresponsible for no reason other than their politics.

Sue Evans

This just a political move. He is already playing that card with his statement regarding Biden and immigrants. If he was soo concerned for the Texans he would push for continually mandates because of immigrants coming in not the opposite.

Health orders SquareOffs

Did some health officials overreach by keeping coronavirus health orders in place?

59% Yes Yes

41% No No

59% Yes

41% No

Do you shop at businesses that require masks?

49% Yes Yes

51% No No

49% Yes

51% No

Do you agree with Texas ending its coronavirus restrictions?

54% Yes Yes

46% No No

54% Yes

46% No

About Health orders

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

41%

No

49%

Yes Yes

51%

No No

49%

Yes

51%

No

54%

Yes Yes

46%

No No

54%

Yes

46%

No