“In order to keep local businesses open, instead of encouraging the myth that COVID-19 is an overhyped virus or hoax, let’s take actions that actually work.”
Tag: face masks
Showing 22-42 of 46 results
Letter: On-campus life offers more safety from virus
“I am a student at UNC Asheville, and I have witnessed firsthand the prompt measures that the university has taken to ensure our safety.”
Letter: Many in Black Mountain ignore safeguards
“I, personally, along with other residents here, have seen a number of government officials ignoring safeguards.”
Letter: Why bring students back now?
“I wish people would follow the scientific evidence and wait until it is safe.”
Letter: Work together as a community to defeat virus
“It is time for us to all hang together before we end up all hanging separately.”
Letter: Enforcement needed on masks
“What is the sense of stores stating they require patrons to wear masks when they do not enforce it?”
Letter: No one should have to risk health while shopping
“There’s no need for anyone to risk their health and safety at retail stores that refuse to implement this very simple and effective measure to hamper contagion.”
Letter: ‘COVID Police’ don’t really care about community
“You couldn’t care less about the community, just your own little dream world.”
Letter: We can be superheroes defeating COVID-19
“The more we wear masks, the more lives we save.”
Letter: My father died alone
“Shame on everyone who doesn’t wear a mask.”
Letter: Depriving people of livelihoods is no solution
“Curtailing these basic rights in the name of keeping us all safe is a precedent we set at our own peril.”
Cover up
Letter: Boycott businesses that don’t comply with mask law
“They are putting all of us at risk and endangering the lives of the elderly and immune-compromised people in our area.”
Letter: Wear a mask for the kids
“It shouldn’t take a local or state mandate to get some of you to make the right decision.”
Free for all
Letter: No right to put others at risk
“I believe that if you refuse to wear a mask, and/or refuse to social distance, you should not be allowed to enter a hospital and place our valuable health care workers at risk and use medical resources.”
Letter: Freedom requires responsibility
“Freedom does not give one the right to take away or risk another person’s life in an act of a grossly irresponsible extremism.”
Letter: Pandemic challenges those with hearing loss
“People with hearing loss need to share ideas about communicating in this situation, and it is important for others in the community to realize what some of their friends, customers or patients are experiencing.”
From CPP: Governor: Masks mandatory in NC; Phase 2 restrictions extended
Masks will be required in public places on honor system except when eating or drinking. Businesses that don’t require masks may be cited.
Young people make up most local COVID-19 cases
According to the latest data from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, individuals under the age of 50 make up 67% of COVID-19 cases but only 5% of COVID-19 deaths. Plus, statewide metrics continue to worsen.
Letter: The freedom to stay healthy
“Let’s spend our money in places and in businesses that willingly follow the ordinances/laws that protect our families.”