Texas to open 100%

[RamblingMad]

Texas isn't the only state ditching masks and opening up. Some never had a mask mandate.

I'm ready to stop wearing a mask, but I can wait for folks to get vaccinated first. It's not like that will take much longer.

 

[TLSnell1981]

I'm ready to stop wearing a mask, but I can wait for folks to get vaccinated first. It's not like that will take much longer.

I can understand your sentiment. I will continue to do what is required and use whatever precautions are necessary. Although there are many different thoughts as to what is necessary.

 

[lifesavacation]

What will be interesting is how easily people adapt to a non-restricted, non-masked existence. My daughter had a volleyball tournament in the middle of nowhere last weekend and the town was like a time warp to 2019. Nobody wore masks. I was so uncomfortable. I’m sure it’s going to take me awhile to feel like walking around without a mask and sitting shoulder to shoulder watching kid sports is a normal occurrence.

 

[dclpluto]

popcorn::

I can understand your sentiment. I will continue to do what is required and use whatever precautions are necessary. Although there are many different thoughts as to what is necessary.

yep lots of different thoughts of what is necessary that’s why we had how many millions of people get covid in USA. Lots of people didn’t care. It’s a shame.

 

[danissmart]

popcorn::


yep lots of different thoughts of what is necessary that’s why we had how many millions of people get covid in USA. Lots of people didn’t care. It’s a shame.

find Florida without looking at the key. Very good representation of how well NPIs work.

 

[Pyotr]

Since January 1st, 2020, 35,478 children under the age of 18 died in America.

204 of them were from Covid.


No school, no sports, no friends....

For what? Is the damage we are doing to our youth worth the extremely minimal risk?

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Since January 1st, 2020, 35,478 children under the age of 18 died in America.

204 of them were from Covid.


No school, no sports, no friends....

For what? Is the damage we are doing to our youth worth the extremely minimal risk?

And 188 kids died from flu in 19-20 flu season.

 

[Starwarsfan2]

Florida has not lifted its mandate. In fact, out total of new cases is slowly creeping back up. Last week we were averaging around 4,000 new cases a day. Today, the total of new cases is 7,000.

Good luck,, Texas. If people could only hold out a few more months, we might actually get out of this.

Not according to fauci

 

[Planogirl]

I would still prefer to err on the side of caution and think about fellow Texans. Obviously a few on this thread and our governor don’t agree. Hopefully they are right.

 

[TLSnell1981]

popcorn::


yep lots of different thoughts of what is necessary that’s why we had how many millions of people get covid in USA. Lots of people didn’t care. It’s a shame.

We got COVID because people don't care? I know people who used extreme precautions...still contracted the virus. I know others who lived somewhat normally...no COVID. I don't believe feelings factored into their outcome.

 

[Starwarsfan2]

Better than my state New Jersey im sure we will be one of the last ones to get rid of the masks.

The really smart states are the ones who locked down completely and stayed that way. They are getting the lion"s share of the coronavisus bill now pending because their unemployment rates are so incredibly high.

 

[danissmart]

Better than my state New Jersey im sure we will be one of the last ones to get rid of the masks.

I’m in NJ too. It’s a horrible place to live right now.

 

[TLSnell1981]

I have a feeling when all is said and done the cure will have been worse than the disease.

Research always lags behind reality. There will be many undesired consequences due to the extreme response to the virus.

 

[nj disney family]

I’m in NJ too. It’s a horrible place to live right now.

I'm in NJ too. No complaints here

 

[Kittyblue]

My summer vacation options are expanding...

Actually I can catch a really cheap direct flight to Dallas and the kids and I have never been to Texas, might be fun!

 

[low-key]

My summer vacation options are expanding...

Actually I can catch a really cheap direct flight to Dallas and the kids and I have never been to Texas, might be fun!

you sexy cowgirl

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Not the first. Iowa is open and I think several others, including Montana and SD.

As of February 24, South Dakota is 2nd in the United States for covid cases per capita (12,609 per 100,000) Iowa is 8th (10,585 per 100,000). Interstingly, Montana is 21st (9,278 per 100,000 )

Source

 

[Kittyblue]

you sexy cowgirl

Trying to picture you in a Stetson and boots

 

[mi*vida*loca]

My summer vacation options are expanding...

Actually I can catch a really cheap direct flight to Dallas and the kids and I have never been to Texas, might be fun!

We did Houston in December. It was a nice trip.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

What will be interesting is how easily people adapt to a non-restricted, non-masked existence. My daughter had a volleyball tournament in the middle of nowhere last weekend and the town was like a time warp to 2019. Nobody wore masks. I was so uncomfortable. I’m sure it’s going to take me awhile to feel like walking around without a mask and sitting shoulder to shoulder watching kid sports is a normal occurrence.

Just because you're allowed to do something doesn't mean you have to. Pennsylvania is allowing 50% capacity with indoor dining in restaurants. I haven't eaten in a restaurant since sometime before March 13th. I don't care what my state says.