“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.”
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“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.”
“I am a student at UNC Asheville, and I have witnessed firsthand the prompt measures that the university has taken to ensure our safety.”
“I, personally, along with other residents here, have seen a number of government officials ignoring safeguards.”
“I wish people would follow the scientific evidence and wait until it is safe.”
“It is time for us to all hang together before we end up all hanging separately.”
“What is the sense of stores stating they require patrons to wear masks when they do not enforce it?”
“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.”
“You couldn’t care less about the community, just your own little dream world.”
“The more we wear masks, the more lives we save.”
“Shame on everyone who doesn’t wear a mask.”
“Curtailing these basic rights in the name of keeping us all safe is a precedent we set at our own peril.”
“They are putting all of us at risk and endangering the lives of the elderly and immune-compromised people in our area.”
“It shouldn’t take a local or state mandate to get some of you to make the right decision.”
“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.”
“Freedom does not give one the right to take away or risk another person’s life in an act of a grossly irresponsible extremism.”
“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.”
Masks will be required in public places on honor system except when eating or drinking. Businesses that don’t require masks may be cited.
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.
“Let’s spend our money in places and in businesses that willingly follow the ordinances/laws that protect our families.”