Agreed. I do feel that if everyone was more consistent with wearing masks, social distancing, and avoiding “out of pod” gatherings, we would be in a lot better place as more people get vaccinated. Of course it also takes employers to be dedicated to ensuring worker protection. I live in Vermont and we have consistently had the lowest incidence rate of Covid in the country. Yes, we’re very rural, but many rural areas have seen very high incidence rates, hospitalizations, and deaths. Our schools have largely remained open. Our governor, who happens to be a Republican, has been out front with mask mandates and quarantine requirements. We are largely a tourist based economy and as things have been opening back up, for the most part ski resorts and other tourist areas have remained safe. I do get discouraged with the ongoing lockdown and fear of catching Covid, but I remain vigilant and hopeful.

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