Fairhope, Alabama
RISK OF INFECTION "VERY HIGH" NOW
Even though councilman Boone and Conyers could be seen wearing them while sharing a computer during a special teleconferenced council meeting Thursday, according to our poll there is little-to-no support for making wearing them mandatory throughout the city ... at this point.
Council president Burrell said he is following the situation closely but, "The citizen input I am receiving is overwhelming against the masks, therefore, if I had to cast a vote today, I would not support masks. I am following the situation very closely, though."
Councilman Brown told the Times he is flat-out opposed; other councilors did not respond at all to our e-mail inquiries abut their sentiments (check back for updates).
Mayor Wilson has been advocating for some time for voluntary mask-wearing to reduce spread; but concedes she has no unilateral authority to make it mandatory.
According to Wilson the rate of spread in the 35532 zip code has increased dramatically recently:
"Based on confirmed cases: 5/13-5/23, zero change in 10 days: 5/24-5/31, 7 days increased only by 2; 6/1-6/7, 6 day increase 13.16%; 6/8-6/12, 4 day increase 23.3%; Since 6/12 confirmed cases have increased over 50%."
At least one more city employee tested positive for the disease recently.
MASKS EFFECTIVE ACCORDING TO STUDIES
According to the respected University of Washington COVID-19 projections, mandatory mask wearing would significantly reduce spread of the disease in the state (mostly now among younger people).
Number of daily deaths and critical hospital resource utilization predictions show a less-dramatic affect though, according to the study's current data (click).
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| Boone and Conyers lower left. |
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| Very high risk in Baldwin County (July 3rd). |
RISK OF INFECTION "VERY HIGH" NOW
Even though councilman Boone and Conyers could be seen wearing them while sharing a computer during a special teleconferenced council meeting Thursday, according to our poll there is little-to-no support for making wearing them mandatory throughout the city ... at this point.
Council president Burrell said he is following the situation closely but, "The citizen input I am receiving is overwhelming against the masks, therefore, if I had to cast a vote today, I would not support masks. I am following the situation very closely, though."
Councilman Brown told the Times he is flat-out opposed; other councilors did not respond at all to our e-mail inquiries abut their sentiments (check back for updates).
Mayor Wilson has been advocating for some time for voluntary mask-wearing to reduce spread; but concedes she has no unilateral authority to make it mandatory.
According to Wilson the rate of spread in the 35532 zip code has increased dramatically recently:
"Based on confirmed cases: 5/13-5/23, zero change in 10 days: 5/24-5/31, 7 days increased only by 2; 6/1-6/7, 6 day increase 13.16%; 6/8-6/12, 4 day increase 23.3%; Since 6/12 confirmed cases have increased over 50%."
At least one more city employee tested positive for the disease recently.
MASKS EFFECTIVE ACCORDING TO STUDIES
According to the respected University of Washington COVID-19 projections, mandatory mask wearing would significantly reduce spread of the disease in the state (mostly now among younger people).
Number of daily deaths and critical hospital resource utilization predictions show a less-dramatic affect though, according to the study's current data (click).
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| Projected daily infections drop with masks. |
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not "citizen input."
as mayors of other cities have done, and not based on
"citizen input"?
Please pass this ordinance.
What are you all waiting for ? The time for debate has long passed .
To not wear a mask is quite selfish.My family and friends who are wearing mask are trying to do our part. Let's get everyone on board. That is community working together.
Masks (and a ban on church services) MUST BE mandatory until man-made climate change causes sea levels to rise high enough so that the Bay connects to Perdido River--probably around Labor Day, at the latest--and Fairhope is safely under water, especially any offensive statues.
Then, we can boat to wherever necessary to pull down other towns' statues that offend out-of-work Gender Studies majors, Chris Cuomo, and Abaddon--who, let's face it, it driving the bus right now.
Science facts supported by health care statistics have shown masks drastically reduce infection rates.
Wearing a mask protects the wearer as much as those nearby.
Not wearing a mask shows total indifference towards the health of those nearby.
Not wearing a mask can cost tens of thousands of dollars for hospitalization or even worse, death of a loved one.
The answer is simple, wear a mask! A little discomfort can save a life.
The woke clerisy speaks in typical adolescent fashion. If you disagree, they name call (e.g. "stupid"). They bang the table in serial tantrums, believe that their unchecked emotions are tantamount to facts, and have in abundance the only credential they need to dictate how their benighted inferiors should live: good intentions. History, critical thinking, and unintended consequences are of no interest to them.
Let them rage. They reveal and diminish themselves more each day, as they gleefully tear at the fabric of our great nation. Emotions are incendiary, sure, but they share the short life of incendiaries. Truth can be suppressed, but it cannot be destroyed.
We will be restored.
― 1984
Misandry, armchair psychology, and emotion are not persuasive in any combination.
In addition, beware those who who propose to make enemies lists. Socialist history is replete with frightful examples. When they reveal themselves like this, we ignore them at our peril.
I would like the Governor to require masking in every urban county and any rural counties with a high occurrence of COV 19. If we are going to keep businesses open we need to at least practice the simple behaviors which mitigate risk. Alabama is not improving its COV 19 stats.
Can’t wait to see what happens come football season.
They know best, and if you disagree, your behavior is "selfish, reckless." They know precisely where to draw the lines to rule your life. If you don't like it, they tell you to move. These socialist dictators believe that they are our betters, they feel tremendous righteousness, and they are utterly unfazed by reality.
Here's a question: If you're wearing one of your magic masks, why are you worried that I'm not wearing one; your mask works, right?
It’s Ok to protest unmasked but not Ok to attend a religious service. Common sense tells me having a barrier (mask) is a better preventative measure than being unmasked. Also remember masking cuts down on touching one’s face. Sure there are many who will come down with COV19 mask or not and visa versa. Masking and distancing help a good amount and are not that inconvenient. There are innumerable issues in our society where one can rightfully take a stand. This ain’t one of them. I normally stay out of politics but this is serious stuff and there are too many here who are not going to cooperate unless there is an ordinance and it is enforced. Call the mayor and councilmen and make yourself heard. Judging from Mr Burrell’s statements the no mask people have been very active. They are in the minority and the majority needs to sound off. Council meeting tonight; good time to speak up and to identify some of the no mask people if they come from behind their anonymity.
If you say so, Jehovah. Your infallibility is duly noted.
"They are in the minority and the majority needs to sound off."
Your wishing something does not make it so. You have no evidence for this claim, beyond your feelings.
"good time to speak up and to identify some of the no mask people if they come from behind their anonymity."
A lovely blend of fascism (Identify the dissidents!) and hypocrisy (Anonymous calls out Anonymous for being anonymous).
Thank you, Anonymous (the "good for me, but not for thee" one) for showing your true colors. You are the best argument against your position.
Hmmm. I thought that YOUR mask prevented me from spreading it to you. Either masks work, or they don't. This seems to be not so easy for you after all.
I do love your keyboard's "dum dum" shortcut key, though, as it helps readers know right off the bat that the foremost name-caller is blogging and how little weight to give your arguments--such as they are.
Lovely. Anything funny to say about the blind? The lame?
Oh, really? Well, you better let the dum dums at Mayo Clinic know about what only YOU seem to know. Those uninformed world-renowned doctors put this on mayoclinic.org:
"N95 masks
Actually a type of respirator, an N95 mask offers more protection than a surgical mask does because it can filter out both large and small particles when the wearer inhales. As the name indicates, the mask is designed to block 95% of very small particles. Some N95 masks have valves that make them easier to breathe through. With this type of mask, unfiltered air is released when the wearer exhales."