Cape County Public Health is concerned about citizens relaxing personal responsibility

Very concerning behavior.

Glad to see many folks have made the right decision to get back to life as we knew it before this virus and nonsense. If we don't, this virus will be mute compared to the economic disaster that will follow! We are very close now. You want to talk about concerning? Concerning to me would be half the work force in this country shut down and people lined up for city blocks for food hand outs. You think the great depression was bad? It will be nothing compared to what will happen if we don't begin to get back to work and open up businesses. That my friends you can count on!

Thank you. I appreciate the local updates. I think the health department should be influencing our thinking and behavior. FYI: at the time this reached the driveway, the President and VP have already announced they aren't masking and will not self isolate. And it also appears that social distancing is out of the question. Not very good examples for their own policies.Too important to get sick or expose others?

Agree with Greywolf, we all need to go back to work and start paying taxes to keep the debt from growing and growing. Why is it that the Democratic Blue States are hell-bent on keeping their states down - are they trying to make their citizens slaves to the state? Handouts to feed the populace - whatever happened to proud hard-working Americans being self-sufficient?

-- Posted by The Papa on Tue, May 12, 2020, at 7:43 AM

Can you ever make a comment without going political against President Trump?

If you want to turn this column into a political hit job - what about Biden and Tara Reade - you know that Me Too Movement? What about Obamagate - the Deep State cockroaches are getting worried that each one will end up at Gitmo in a special VIP wing. You want any more political comments, do you want to talk about jobs and the Virus infection, and where do we go as a country from here?

"Why is it that the Democratic Blue States are hell-bent on keeping their states down - are they trying to make their citizens slaves to the state?

It's been their objective since day one with this virus. drive the economy down and they believe the election will be in their pockets. If people cannot see through this fog they are either not paying attention or blind as a cave cricket. If you don't ask yourself what is really going on here, then you really don't care to be a sheep in the pasture. Sorry, no I do not trust the folks at the health dept. and Fauci should be behind bars. Biden sure won't be the answer to anything!!

Thank you Jon, for reminding us of our responsibilities in re-opening our economy, whether people heed your advice or not. A business, large or small, should be allowed to deny service to customers not wearing masks, like the old "no shirt, no shoes, no service" signs no one ever complained about. And equally, those businesses who think such requirements are unnecessary should be allowed to conduct their business in that manner. Whichever they choose, it needs to be clearly posted on the door of the business. It then becomes your choice to walk in the door or not. If you're not inclined to wear a mask whenever you go out in public, don't go to places that choose to require you to wear one to do business with them. You have nothing to prove.

"In parts of Cape Girardeau over the weekend it looked like many people believed the coronavirus had disappeared."

What are they supposed to do? Stay home??? No, it looked like people are moving on. I've worked from the beginning to throughout all this nonsense, and can tell you that others have too. We were "essential". Others have stayed home. That time is over. We do not need to walk around on eggshells for a virus that has inflicted 0.1% of the populace. People have stayed home and the economy has suffered...we have done what the government has asked. It's time to move on. We have traded one potential health problem for a real country-wide economic problem.

Rancher11, it's not an either/or. It's not stay at home or act as if there is no virus at all.

What you're "supposed to do" AT THIS POINT in the virus' trajectory is take personal responsibility when you're out by maintaining social distance and wearing masks or face coverings when shopping or otherwise engaging in public spaces. Wash your hands regularly and at length. Respect those -- and protect those -- who may be vulnerable.

The challenge is that the more closely people mix, the faster infections spread when introduced into the group. For the past few weeks, our community has been more of a closed loop. With businesses opening up more (and more people traveling), the next few weeks will be critical. But soon, if people act responsibly and Covid numbers remain low, guidelines will approve people who don't interact with the elderly (or others at extreme risk) to get together with fewer limitations. If these individuals know they're taking some risk, and they feel good about it mutually, then there will be fewer limits. WITH THIS BIG CAVEAT: when these individuals do get together, then they should absolutely wear masks LATER when they shop (where vulnerable people are around them), and they should totally avoid the elderly (who are particularly susceptible). And they should be working in a place and in spacing where they're unlikely to infect others if they contract the disease.

That's the concern about Covid -- it is highly infectious and carried by those without symptoms. If people are mixing without ANY precautions (especially shopping without care for others), the disease will spread to the most vulnerable.

... Meanwhile, the most vulnerable need to take the most precautions. Shop at special times or use delivery and curbside services. Stay away from restaurants and, sadly, church. Sanitize your hands after interacting with others. Don't count on others to necessarily be smart around you; you need to act as if they aren't.

For how long Jon? How long do we keep this social distancing up ? Till there is a so called vaccine? Hope not, because we have yet to cure most viruses, if any. Vaccines are not a cure, they are a hopeful prevention at best. How long do we stay away from each other and our Grandparents? I say, "do what you have always done to protect your immune system. Eat healthy, exercise and practice good hygiene. This is how you fight a virus. As for me, I am moving forward and planning a vacation for early next month. I have lived too long, been to too many places and, seen too many things to let fear eat me alive. No disrespect intended Jon just my opinion as usual.

Benjamin Franklin once said: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." It should be a wake up call as to how easy it was to herd in the sheep (you and me) to accept being locked down by using the Virus as the reason......think about this the next time we are told to act like sheep.

Some do not seem to understand a few concepts:

*This is a highly contagious virus that has been deemed a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Pretending it does not exist or that it is not a danger is insane.

*To get to the other side; (herd immunity via vaccinations); you/we have no choice but to participate in the process, which will evolve as the variables change.

*You/we have a personal and moral responsibility, as a member of society, to comply with our country's medical expert(s) recommendations. "The Better Good".

*It is NOT all about you. There are vulnerable members of society (and I'm sure you have a few in your family too) that have no choice but to stay home and isolated, because this virus will likely KILL them.

Some do not seem to understand that currently, there is no vaccine or cure for CANCER, ALZHEIMERS, DIABETES, ALS, MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, AIDS, HIV, EBOLA, or SARS. There are more deaths from these diseases than COVID-19 and as Franklin Roosevelt said, "Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself". So as States start to open back up, just use common sense which should be the rule for everyday life. If you want to stay inside at home, then, by all means, do just that. If you want to return to your regular routine then, by all means, do just that. After all, being afraid all the time is no life at all....think about it.

Posted by Schaefer's World on Tue, May 12, 2020, at 10:00 PM You listed nine things, five of which you cannot “catch”, inflated numbers there sir.

JustMaybe: Did I say anything about catching the diseases? I was saying that there is no cure for them. You don't live in fear of getting those do you? Do you stay at home for fear of getting Cancer - no, you live your life that's what I'm saying. Don't let an ego stroking Governor or Mayor take away your rights and Freedoms.

People like myself have worked throughout this whole ordeal. We have social distanced, washed our hands, worn masks when necessary, had skype and zoom meetings, etc. In my opinion, that has worked. We should continue as needed. No one is saying that we shouldn't.

There's a certain faction that are just leaving their homes after several weeks with nothing to do but watch the slanted news channels, so they are appalled when they see people acting "normal" or as if the virus never existed. The fact of the matter is, this has gone on all along. It's not new. It's not a death sentence either to hug a friend.

Others have worked this entire time taking precautions and making a living. It may look like we are not taking precautions and using good discretion, but we are...

Who would have thought?

https://dailycaller.com/2020/05/11/doctor-deborah-birx-coronavirus-covid-19-deat...

- Posted by Diseased*Turtle on Wed, May 13, 2020, at 9:04 AM

Time for all of us to pray to the God of your choice for the good health of our President and VP and to rid the world of this Virus infection.

Why did you decide not to allow my last post Jon!!?? It was not out of line and certainly to the pont of this discussion. Getting tired of paying nearly 20 bucks a month for your news paper just to have my opinion muted by your media. I would appreciate you explaining to me why it was not posted.

Must be 3 atheists that hit no respect on my 9:13 am post....sad. Bless their little ole hearts!

I read a report several weeks ago that 4% of people with covid were smokers yet 25% of people smoke. Does anyone know if this trend is still holding?

Jon Rust has been very wise in his observations. In March, deaths from this virus surpassed those of 911. In April, they surpassed those from the Vietnam war. In May they are likely to surpass those from WWI. How long before they surpass those of WWII? And then what? People, your perceived personal rights are all well and good. They’ll do you a lot of good when they toss you in a body bag. Wise up.

Well said Wilburn Richardson!

What ever Jon. "IT WAS THE TONE"...Geez Tell your staff that my "tone" WAS JUST FINE! And while you are at it, get rid of the childish respect and don't respect. As for the issue of the covid-19 virus, open up Cape we have far more murders then deaths from this virus in our county. Someone said, "*You/we have a personal and moral responsibility, as a member of society, to comply with our country's medical expert(s) recommendations. "The Better Good".

No I do not. and my morals are mine and mine alone! Someone also said, "It is NOT all about you.

It's always been about me (which includes my wife and two boys) since I became aware at an early age. I use common sense and good hygiene along with health foods. this keeps your immune system strong. Time to get back to work and play in my opinion,

People, your perceived personal rights are all well and good. They’ll do you a lot of good when they toss you in a body bag. Wise up.-- Posted by Wilburn Richardson on Wed, May 13, 2020, at 3:59 PM

Now don't get in your car today, you might have an accident and get tossed into a body bag.

Now don't go to a restaurant today, you might get food poisoning and get tossed into a body bag.

Now don't go to a church today, you might get shot and get tossed into a body bag.

Now don't go to a school today, you might get the Virus and get tossed into a body bag.

Now don't go to a Cardinal game today, you might get hit by a foul ball and get tossed into a body bag.

Now don't get on that plane today, it might crash and you'll get tossed into a body bag.

Life is full of IFs - Life is what you make of it!!

Just want to get the correct amount of deaths correct....need to add both columns, combat and others together.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_military_casualties_of_war

I gave some thought to this . My take on combat and others together would be enemy fighters-- Posted by Diseased*Turtle on Thu, May 14, 2020, at 11:15 AM

The other deaths are Americans killed in the war areas by accidents, diseases, friendly fire, suicide, and any other non-combat deaths.

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This is America , the Land of the Free , I'm sure by now Americans know the risks , if they want to get out and take that risk , they are Free to do so .

This stay-at-home lock down is disturbingly close to house arrest .

-- Posted by Diseased*Turtle on Thu, May 14, 2020, at 11:15 AM

Agree, “the land of the free and the home of the brave.”

All we need are ankle brackets in some States where the ego-stroking Governors and Mayors act like little dictators.

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While Biden hides in his basement, President Trump is delivering results, healing the country, and rebuilding the economy for a SECOND time

Sorry folks the last comment on my 2:45 pm post should have gone to another tread.

"It is not all about you."

A life lesson most learn at a very young age. It is sad that even during a world health crisis, there are still those who cannot see past immediate gratification aka "me, me, me".

I have never shared I disagree with opening the economy. I never stopped working and have shopped smartly, throughout the Covid-19 crisis and will continue to do so.

I do believe there are activities and behaviors that make no sense to do with a highly contagious virus still mingling among us. Unless one wants another complete economic shut down and lots of death. If the numbers support increasing activities, then by all means let us go back to a new normal.

Examples, eating in diners, groups over 10 people in close proximity, getting closer than 6' to anyone outside your household, not wearing mask when in public, activities that draw a crowd (like concerts, ball games et al), allowing children to play on public play ground equipment et al

How highly contagious is this virus? I see figures of up to 81.7% of the death rate (Minnesota) being from within nursing homes. Consider the fact that several states (the ones with the highest death rates) essentially ordered these facilities to accept COVID infected patients. Our most vulnerable population served up as proverbial fish in a barrel for the virus. Criminal and misleading. I'm not suggesting healthy people are immune by default, just that this variable must certainly skew transmission and death rates.

-- Posted by Beebo on Thu, May 14, 2020, at 10:56 PM

One only has to look at New York and the Governor's edict to have Virus affected nursing home patients to be returned there to make more room in the hospitals for "younger" infected folks (my opinion)....IMO, Cuomo committed a crime by exposing other nursing home residents and their staffs to infected residents returned back to them that was not equipped to handle.