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Yesterday we were sent some pictures of Lagoon Park in Utah by a friend, always excited to get pictures of parks, especially during this time when so few of them are open.
Sadly, what I saw in these pictures made me upset more than anything, and I'll try and explain why.
Sadly, what I saw in these pictures made me upset more than anything, and I'll try and explain why.
Whether you choose to believe it or not, we are in the middle of a global pandemic.
Whether you refuse to believe it or not, the numbers from that pandemic are going up, while we are opening more and more things.
Whether you want to believe it or not, wearing a face covering and social distancing from others as much as possible DOES help.
Now, I will say, we've been getting conflicting information from the WHO and CDC since this began, with disastrous results. Not because they aren't doing their jobs, but people (as a whole) don't really understand how science, and testing of a new disease works.
See, we are still learning about the virus. So at first we over-prepare and over-compensate. And then as we learn more information about that virus, that information gets released. That means that what was said in March doesn't necessarily apply in June. And what is said now won't necessarily apply in October.
And now, RIGHT NOW, the experts are saying that wearing a face covering and social distancing are the way to go.
So if you want things to open up, and we ALL do, then the VERY LEAST we can do is to wear a face covering and try to social distance as much as possible.
So we'll start this off with a graphic of current COVID-19 cases in Utah.
Whether you refuse to believe it or not, the numbers from that pandemic are going up, while we are opening more and more things.
Whether you want to believe it or not, wearing a face covering and social distancing from others as much as possible DOES help.
Now, I will say, we've been getting conflicting information from the WHO and CDC since this began, with disastrous results. Not because they aren't doing their jobs, but people (as a whole) don't really understand how science, and testing of a new disease works.
See, we are still learning about the virus. So at first we over-prepare and over-compensate. And then as we learn more information about that virus, that information gets released. That means that what was said in March doesn't necessarily apply in June. And what is said now won't necessarily apply in October.
And now, RIGHT NOW, the experts are saying that wearing a face covering and social distancing are the way to go.
So if you want things to open up, and we ALL do, then the VERY LEAST we can do is to wear a face covering and try to social distance as much as possible.
So we'll start this off with a graphic of current COVID-19 cases in Utah.
Not pretty, right? And I'm not trying to pick on Utah here because the numbers are going up everywhere, but ouch.
And here are the pictures from Lagoon Park. Yesterday. June 10th. Two Days after they saw their highest number of cases. Ever.
And here are the pictures from Lagoon Park. Yesterday. June 10th. Two Days after they saw their highest number of cases. Ever.
You can click the images, and try and find the people wearing face coverings. I noticed 2. In all of the pictures.
Folks, this is not the way.
If you want things to open, this is not the way.
If you want to get back to what some may call a "normal" life, this is not the way.
If you really do care about "all lives", this is not the way.
And of course, with the numbers going up some are already blaming this on protests. Look at the pictures from those protests. You probably have 95% of people wearing face coverings. In the same summer heat as Lagoon Park, and sometimes much hotter.
If people who are protesting for something as important as Black Lives Matter, and are able to wear a face covering, the VERY LEAST you can do is wear one on a roller coaster.
Do I like wearing a face coverings? Hardly. I have asthma. It's not the easiest thing in the world. But I even take one with me when I run. Because I'm trying to be courteous to my fellow humans. And that's all anybody is really asking for.
So when these parks and other places do start to open, and face coverings are required, don't yell at the front line employees or cast members. They aren't the ones making these decisions. The decisions are being made at the very highest levels in an attempt to keep everybody safe.
And please, smaller parks, take a look at your policies regarding face coverings. And maybe start requiring them. Because, as I've said all along, an outbreak traced back to one theme park, is bad for all theme parks.
Are face coverings 100% effective, do they know 100% of the science behind it? No way. And if the experts say something different about face coverings in a few months, we'll try that too.
But the least we can do is try to do the right thing in these uncertain times.
- Gregg Condon: Editor in Chief
Folks, this is not the way.
If you want things to open, this is not the way.
If you want to get back to what some may call a "normal" life, this is not the way.
If you really do care about "all lives", this is not the way.
And of course, with the numbers going up some are already blaming this on protests. Look at the pictures from those protests. You probably have 95% of people wearing face coverings. In the same summer heat as Lagoon Park, and sometimes much hotter.
If people who are protesting for something as important as Black Lives Matter, and are able to wear a face covering, the VERY LEAST you can do is wear one on a roller coaster.
Do I like wearing a face coverings? Hardly. I have asthma. It's not the easiest thing in the world. But I even take one with me when I run. Because I'm trying to be courteous to my fellow humans. And that's all anybody is really asking for.
So when these parks and other places do start to open, and face coverings are required, don't yell at the front line employees or cast members. They aren't the ones making these decisions. The decisions are being made at the very highest levels in an attempt to keep everybody safe.
And please, smaller parks, take a look at your policies regarding face coverings. And maybe start requiring them. Because, as I've said all along, an outbreak traced back to one theme park, is bad for all theme parks.
Are face coverings 100% effective, do they know 100% of the science behind it? No way. And if the experts say something different about face coverings in a few months, we'll try that too.
But the least we can do is try to do the right thing in these uncertain times.
- Gregg Condon: Editor in Chief
June 13th Update. Lagoon Park has updated their park policy regarding masks and now require them in queue lines. You can read those details at the link below.
http://www.lagoonpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Covid-6_15_20-1.pdf
http://www.lagoonpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Covid-6_15_20-1.pdf
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The amount of ignorance is off-the-charts frightening. Science is science and the virus makes the rules. We ignore the reality at our own peril. People who refuse to wear a mask (assuming they have no health issues that preclude them from wearing one) show a lack of consideration for others, pure and simple. The sheer number of them is astonishing, but sadly not surprising. We are in an historic time where the 'leaders' of our country show no interest in facts, science or public health. They are setting poor examples for the populace.
PLEASE, people. If you want to attend events right now or enjoy a theme park...
Wear a mask.
Show some decency towards your fellow humans.
Or just stay home.
btw, calling those who appreciate (apparently un)common sense are not 'submissive' but rather, CONSIDERATE. A quality you seem to devalue. I'd suggest the truly submissive ones are those who have been bullied by and fall under the spell of that malignant narcissist masquerading as a president, destroying everything he touches and making a mockery of decency, our country's once-proud values and our Constitution. Oh yes, and the one who has undermined every institution in which he has the means to, INCLUDING the EPA. Which, by the way, is now relaxing the standards for our air quality so big industrial companies (full of his supporters & buddies) can go along their merry way, polluting at ever higher levels in order to maximize their profits. No, you will soon NOT have 'fresh' air. Not if you're actually paying attention (which you clearly aren't).
But, you do you.
watch a cough without a mask: https://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2020/05/04/cough-coronavirus-masks-kaye-pkg-vpx.cnn
here's comparison of effects with NO mask, with an elbow block, and with a low grade mask. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICc_H75R05A
How can any person with a logical mind claim that masks are not helping? Especially when EVERYONE wears one.
My husband was in Japan in Feb. Almost EVERYONE in public wears masks there. Look at their numbers. Now they are nowhere near where we are. Extrapolate.
My sister is a doctor (Yale med) with 30+ years in the field. She could tell you a few things about your theory. You'll do better for yourself if you choose not to believe the bullshit that the conspiracy theorists are serving up.
Can you now wear a cloth handkerchief over your face like everyone in the rest of the world seems able to do without complaining?
Also, on your car accident comparison, guess what? You're required to take precautions to not hurt people. It's illegal to speed, it's illegal to drive drunk, it's illegal to text, it's illegal to drive recklessly, it's illegal to be uninsured, it's illegal to drive without a license. All things the government REQUIRES YOU TO DO in order to try to limit your chance of harming other people. Exactly like being required to wear a mask. Or, do you regularly drive drunk and run red lights?