Yesterday my spouse said that we need to be both extra careful and hopeful. We can’t get in a car accident or appendicitis or anything that would require hospital care. There’s simply no capacity because of COVID.
I wish this had happened earlier but better late than never.
I wish this had happened earlier but better late than never.
https://twitter.com/cbcsask/status/1438597104927051778
On July 11, all restrictions were lifted. I mostly go to work or run essential errands. I always wear a mask despite being fully vaccinated. We’ve gone out for dinner or drinks a handful of times and sat outside each time. Yet everywhere (except work) the scene is the same.
The majority of people are unmasked. Last Friday I picked up a bottle of wine. I was the only masked person in the long TGIF line at the liquor store. Distancing was not observed at all. A person in front of me merrily told another customer she was stocking up for a party.
But I can’t blame my neighbors for not masking. Since July 11, the provincial government has allowed this, leaving it to businesses to gently request optional mask wearing. Besides blaming the people, rather than the policies, seldom gives people confidence in public health.
I’m very glad the premier has taken these necessary steps. I wish they’d happened sooner. I wish that they came with a positive message about vaccination rather than blaming people who have not yet been vaccinated.
Leaders: don’t wait until your health care system is straining at the seams to act. Implement sensible restrictions (masks, limited capacity, etc). Mandate vaccination when possible. Increase access to vaccines. Don’t blame your constituents for policy failures.
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