Anonymous wrote:

Va is a big state with a lot of different areas. I think it makes sense to treat localities differently based on current conditions. I think the local parks need to reopen though. People need somewhere to go as the weather gets nicer and the risk outside is low.

I agree with you on nature parks and trails. But not playgrounds. Too much risk of spread there.

Disagree. There is no evidence of anyone getting infected from going to a playground, or even being outdoors near someone else who is sick. ALL of the known transmission has been indoors (or on buses, subways, etc).

Anonymous wrote:

People aren’t getting it from outside, grocery stores or takeout..

https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them

NP here. I read the article, and assuming it is accurate, I think grocery stores would still be a problem if people do not practice appropriate social distancing. They are indoor areas, people are in there for a while, they touch stuff and put it back (yes, still, I observed it several times on my last trip). Takeout and outdoors I agree are minimal risk.

You’d have to spend 10 minutes with each person to actually be at risk, unless they are coughing and sneezing all over you. And this is assuming no one is wearing masks.

“The exposure to virus x time formulae is the basis of contact tracing. Anyone you spend greater than 10 minutes with in a face-to-face situation is potentially infected. Anyone who shares a space with you (say an office) for an extended period is potentially infected.”

Anonymous wrote:Everything should be opening back up. Weve been home for six weeks. Originally it was supposed to two weeks to let hospitals prepare. No health facility is over run, especially in this state. All open spaces should have never been closed. So stupid. Northam is an idiot.

We've been home since March 14-that's when FCPS schools closed.

We have followed all the rules, essential errands only, no playdates indoor or outdoor, etc and I think they might as well move into Phase 1 on May 15 because people are going to be doing it anyway. At least then it won't be a free for all.

Anonymous wrote:I think people are easing restrictions on their own. Went to pick up takeout for Mother's Day and the parking lot of the restaurant looked like a block party. No one six feet apart, no one wearing masks. It was crazy.

I noticed the same - people were wearing masks in the stores though. But not outside. I went to a small shopping center yesterday to pick up wine for dinner and a half gallon of milk, so I was probably part of the problem doing a small shopping trip like that! I saw people gathered outside their cars. Teens drinking Starbucks and eating frozen yogurt on the sidewalk and sitting on the curb. People were streaming in and out of the ABC store. And the roads were a lot more crowded than they have been.

It’s going to be 80 degrees by Friday. The state can either loosen restrictions or people are going to loosen them themselves, I think.

People aren’t getting it from outside, grocery stores or takeout..

https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them

NP here. I read the article, and assuming it is accurate, I think grocery stores would still be a problem if people do not practice appropriate social distancing. They are indoor areas, people are in there for a while, they touch stuff and put it back (yes, still, I observed it several times on my last trip). Takeout and outdoors I agree are minimal risk.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People aren’t getting it from outside, grocery stores or takeout..

https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them

YET. Because these areas have been severely restricted. DUH. How do people not understand that any low rate of infection at this point are DIRECTLY related to less people being in contact with each other? I mean even my 2nd grader can understand the correlation and the logic. How in the world do grown ass adults not understand this?? I actually do know - its one of 2 things. 1. They are truly just not very bright, 2. Willful ignorance - it doesn't align with what they want to do so they will just ignore basic logic.

Try actually reading the article. That’s not what it says.

Va is a big state with a lot of different areas. I think it makes sense to treat localities differently based on current conditions. I think the local parks need to reopen though. People need somewhere to go as the weather gets nicer and the risk outside is low.

I agree with you on nature parks and trails. But not playgrounds. Too much risk of spread there.

Anonymous wrote:People aren’t getting it from outside, grocery stores or takeout..

https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them

YET. Because these areas have been severely restricted. DUH. How do people not understand that any low rate of infection at this point are DIRECTLY related to less people being in contact with each other? I mean even my 2nd grader can understand the correlation and the logic. How in the world do grown ass adults not understand this?? I actually do know - its one of 2 things. 1. They are truly just not very bright, 2. Willful ignorance - it doesn't align with what they want to do so they will just ignore basic logic.

Anonymous wrote:Va is a big state with a lot of different areas. I think it makes sense to treat localities differently based on current conditions. I think the local parks need to reopen though. People need somewhere to go as the weather gets nicer and the risk outside is low.

+100.

How are people not seeing that a one size fits all thing doesn't work?? I would think the "deniers" would appreciate this more nuanced approach. And actually I'm sure they would if they lived in an area with very low rates and got to open first. They are all such hypocrites.

It was so sad to walk through our NOVA Rec center area yesterday- it was beautiful out and I was the only person walking around- huge turf fields, 9 hole golf course, etc. that could be open for social distance walking and exercising. The golf course cart path would be a great social distance walking area. I fully agree with social distancing but shutting down all of the green spaces is forcing people to crowd the few areas that are open for walking and exercising.

Anonymous wrote:Here is the letter regional leaders sent to the governor:

https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/health/info/JointRegionalReopeningLetter051020.pdf

I fully agree with them not reopening. But it underscores that nova gets a “C” on this.

I think people are easing restrictions on their own. Went to pick up takeout for Mother's Day and the parking lot of the restaurant looked like a block party. No one six feet apart, no one wearing masks. It was crazy.

Anonymous wrote:I hope they start enacting more strict restrictions. We are failing. We need to have restrictions on who is outside when. More enforcement of staying in and possibly even shutting down takeout. I would be for fining parents who let their kids plays with neighbors. And I say this as someone with kids.

Enjoy your bubble. There are ways to be safe without completely walling yourself off.

ROVA waiting on NOVA. Ralph getting a wee bit impatient, maybe?

People aren’t getting it from outside, grocery stores or takeout..

https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them