Never remove your mask while within the confines of an indoor venue!!!
Why is this pandemic not yet under control and getting worse????!!! Let's do some truth telling. I was a Nurse Epidemiologist who spent 1 week in training in CDC way back in the 1980's, so I know what I speak.
The Virus: The coronavirus is a respiratory infection. The virus is released from infected lungs into the air and probably is aerolyzed on air current. Hence, it is highly contagious and virulent.
Masks: Masks do NOT prevent folks from contracting the coronavirus. Masks control the spread of the airborne virus from an infected person to others. This is why everyone must wear a mask. Oh yes, masks must be worn over folks' nose! We breath through our nose not mouth. COVER YOUR NOSE!!! WEAR YOUR MASK THE RIGHT WAY!
Social Distancing: When folks are in close proximity with others, it is easy to inhale the virus from infected folks. So, best to keep a good distance from others even while masked.
Hand Hygiene: Stringent handwashing with soap and water is important. Use of alcohol hand sanitizer is also helpful.
Why is this pandemic getting worse?
Breaches in the Bubble: During the pandemic, folks must secure their "bubble". Folks have disregarded this principle and connected with others not knowing who others have been in contact.
Indoor Social Gatherings: During the year, folks carried on as if the virus was gone. Folks were without masks, in close proximity, eating and drinking without masking, laughing and exhaling the virus. Folks shamelessly posted such parties on Facebook.
Indoor Dining: Folks go to restaurants and carelessly remove their masks to eat and drink. So, now, the virus is released into the enclosed area and is easily inhaled by others in the enclosed space. THERE IS NO REASON TO RELEASE THE VIRUS INDOORS!!! If folks do not know how to eat and drink while masked, they have NO BUSINESS going to indoor dining! The virus has no respect for indoor venues!!
Bars: Bars are for drinking and socializing. Hence, masks must be worn the entire time. Folks must mask while sipping drinks, running their mouth and laughing! Folks must KEEP THAT HOLE IN THEIR FACE COVERED FOR THE ENTIRE TIME while at an indoor bar.
Casinos: Forget about it! Ain't workable. Folks will not don masks while drinking. Folks believe they are justified to remove masks while smoking. Hence, no smoking in casinos. Masks must be worn at all times. Not possible to smoke while masked. NO SMOKING INSIDE CASINOS. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE INSIDE THE ENCLOSED CASINO VENUE.
THERE IS NO JUSTIFICATION TO UNMASK WHEN IN INSIDE VENUES!!!! That means stores, workplaces, buses, trains, planes, airports, casinos, bars, restaurants.... and so on.
Restaurants and bars in Chicago and Illinois are facing a crisis due to lockdowns. Chicago's winters are treacherous, so those stupid igloos will not work during our harsh winter months.
This is the change that bars and restaurants need to commit to stay open:
1. Patrons and diners must mask during the entire time while inside. YES, that means while eating and drinking. This is doable. I did it all year!!!!
2. Masks must be worn the right way while eating and drinking.
3. Children should NOT be allowed in restaurants as they cannot master wearing masks while eating and drinking.
4. Promote curbside service. Folks should not have to worry about getting a parking ticket. Something has to be done.
5. Holiday gatherings are OUT for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year and Easter. Forget about it.
6. Cooks need to figure out how family members can pick up food trays without contact. Pick up and go.... curbside service.
WE CAN DO THIS!!!
