First off, not all areas have “mandates”. Most have suggestions. Second, people aren’t following the mandates or suggestions…especially as time has moved on. People get weary of following the rules and gathered with family, went into crowds and restaurants and gyms and churches and rallies. Six feet of separation became three. Masks weren’t worn correctly and many quit wearing any at all.
And now we are seeing what has happened because of it. There is an entire group of people that have never taken any rules seriously and they have continued to spread the virus. People aren’t staying home when sick, heck, they aren’t even staying home when exposed to others that have tested positive. A large enough group of people have been ignoring the rules and now we see what happens.
If we had been vigilant and respectful of the rules…all of us…this wouldn’t be near the numbers it is. The epidemiologists know it, the medical community knows it but certain people just refuse to follow the rules. They need their Liberty! They need their Freedom!
Well, thanks a bunch! They are the reason that the economy is going to stay in the pits until the vaccine has had its chance to work throughout the population. Of course, many of this group won’t take the vaccine either. If it’s a large enough group, we will be dealing with this pandemic for another year or two instead of rejoining society by probably late this summer. If we are still having huge spikes in infection after the vaccine has become available for all, remember to thank all those against the vaccine and following the guidelines.
