Many of us grew up learning the Bible's \"Golden Rule.\" This tells us that we should do to others as we want them to do to us.<\/p>\n
During this COVID-19 crisis, this means I should wear a mask to protect you from the virus, and you should extend the same protection to me and others. Wear your mask!<\/p>\n
Countries such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, New Zealand and Australia immediately implemented many safeguards in January and February, including nearly universal wearing of masks. Taiwan, with a population of 24 million, has had only 447 infections and seven deaths since the outbreak.<\/p>\n
Australia with a population slightly larger than Florida, has had fewer total infections in six months than Florida had recently in one day. Masks are not the only reason, but they have played a key role in limiting the spread of COVID-19 in these countries.<\/p>\n
Contrary to the President's false assertions that 99% of cases are \"totally harmless,\" and that \"by April, you know, in theory, when it gets warmer, it miraculously goes away,\" between 15-20% of COVID cases require hospitalizations, with 3-5% of total cases resulting in death. Clearly this is not harmless! In addition, the pandemic is projected to last at least another year.<\/p>\n
Wearing masks is not about \"individual freedoms.\" It is about protecting our families and neighbors. Please, please wear a mask. Live the Golden Rule!<\/p>\n
Paul Anderson<\/p>\n
Wadena<\/p>\n
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