The cases in Delta County are still high according to an article in the Escanaba Free Press entitled "Delta County COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000". The new report discusses the cases in Delta County and rising COVID in other U.P. communities. The work helps us think about how using proper distancing and following solid cleaning habits can help avoid the spread. People often believe they are immune because they are isolated but that isn't necessarily the case.
First, we are not isolated and no matter how much we lock down our environment we won't be able to truly stop this virus dead in its tracks. However, that doesn't mean we can't do anything.
We have a responsibility to wear our masks, be diligent, follow common sense, and help our businesses protect customers. That doesn't always mean closing them down completely if that can be avoided. It could mean changing ordinances to allow for outdoor seating, using cleaning protocol and being safe in interactions.
Different people will tell you where this level should be. There really isn't a single best way because it is novel virus but we do know enough to have some protections in place. It will be hard to please everyone but the process of collaboration is helpful to creating "buy in".
Thus, We would want to think about working with businesses to develop processes that help enforce the rules in a way that allows them to stay open while encouraging health practices by locals. As in all things in life, it is a balance between protection and exposure as well as risk and reward. Businesses may want to work together to define how they will handle this situation.
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