In talking to others, we seem to be noticing some relaxing of the use of social distancing and the use of face masks by residents in IDL. As you probably read, even the White House with daily testing has had staff testing positive for the pandemic virus. There is no safe place. I’ve noticed that people are on the elevator without masks, that people are playing cards four to a table in the Bistro, and that people mingle at the front desk – too close for comfort I’m sure for the staff there.
This is not the time to start relaxing social distancing and masks. We all know that the COVID-19 pneumonia has a mortality of about 20% of people in our age group. And for severe cases in the elderly requiring a ventilator, the mortality is about 90%.
It’s very hard with the isolation to stay vigilant, but let’s not put others at risk. Stay safe and be well.
Should we remind fellow residents when they are not wearing a mask? It is to our benefit.
Thanks