Comments on: First COVID-19 Case Reported In Century As Escambia, Santa Rosa Increase By Two COVID-19 Cases Each

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:27:55 +0000

We only go out for food, hygiene products,& baby supplies (without baby, one of us stays home), & try to get everything we need each time we go so we don’t have to go back out for as long as possible. I walk away from others, stay more than 6ft back in line. It never fails, someone is always trying to stand right up on me. I had to go to the store yesterday, People were everywhere…kids were running through the store with no supervision, others we’re just walking through checking out everything as if the dollar store has new stuff often, one lady comes in and buys bubbles for kids and that’s all…so I am checking out and I am standing in front of the bag area loading bags into my cart and a little boy bumps into me. I turn around and he’s standing there with his father so close to me that they were in front of the debit card key pad! Not one foot between us. What if I was sick and didn’t know, your child is standing under my face… When storms tear up communities, everyone comes together and does their part. What is it about this that people can’t do what’s best for themselves and others in their community? I am so terrified for my family, my children, my neighbors, everyone! Yet so many people act like covid 19 doesn’t exist and it’s life as usual. What is it going to take to get through to people that this is so serious, lives are being lost daily and it’s only getting worse because everyone is out spreading it to everyone else. Please people, protect yourself and others around you and stay home If you can. Don’t go to the store to buy bubbles, make some at home… This virus is not going to stop itself so we have to stop it, by not spreading it. Stay safe and healthy everyone… And thank for letting me vent!

By: Jerry

Jerry — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 03:46:48 +0000

Other countries had lock downs and community quarantines early on which helped to reduce the number of cases.

You say its up to the people to not go out or stay home well, they don’t listen . So the state needs to take action to enforce it

If you expect everyone to just do the right thing , you will be very disappointed .

What if your grandparents , neighbors, children, and more catch COVID because of some spring breaker that had a beach party? Florida has a huge population of people over the age 50 or 60 that are at high risk of death from this virus.

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 03:31:55 +0000

@Jason – When you say “infected,” I assume you mean “tested positive.” My understanding is that the percentage of carriers can increase to almost half of the population, many of them completely asymptomatic. In that scenario, the estimate you give would be doubled.

By: Check IQ for voting rights

Check IQ for voting rights — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 02:22:11 +0000

and this individual votes…hopefully not.

I am not surprised, i think citizens should sue the state of florida for putting them at risk by not taking any measures to stop it until now. Why on earth were the beaches not closed 3 weeks to a month ago. No one is wearing masks or social distancing. The leaders have put everyone there at risk

By: Mae Carr

Mae Carr — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 02:05:31 +0000

Finally our governor woke up. I am not sure I understand how some people are not taking this pandemic seriously. We must encourage all our friends and family to stay home to have patience and faith all shall pass. TO STOP THE SPREAD AND HELP SAVE LIVES STAY HOME . YOU MAY BE SAVING YOUR OWN LIFE!
If we all follow the protocol we will stamp out this virus. Be safe everyone, be mindful and for now keep the social distance.

By: Matchbox

Matchbox — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:34:33 +0000

Why are you blaming the elected officials….YOU knew to stay home and self isolate and do the social distancing…so I am curious how you can blame the governor for someone else’s actions..take some responsibility that’s the problem with the world everybody wants to pass the buck..

By: Mae

Mae — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 23:57:23 +0000

Lowes/Home Depot have been deemed an essential stores. However since there’s no other places open people are flocking to Lowes/Home Depot because they’re bored. Some how I don’t see the necessity in the lawn and garden center or inside lawn and garden. People are just walking around seeing what kind of flooring they want, light fixtures etc. These employees are putting them self at great risk so that people can get necessity items. Worst of all some of the customers are RUDE and NOT concerned about the safety of the employees, Others or them self. These employees are no different than first responders putting themselves out there with the potential of catching the virus. Other places are are limiting essential products so there’s enough for everybody. I think they should not allow you to buy anything that’s not an essential products and then maybe people would stay home!

By: Agreed

Agreed — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:47:25 +0000

@Jason Yes! Thank you. I agree with everything you’ve said and it clears up so much for those that don’t understand how “flatten the curve” works.

By: Jerald

Jerald — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:24:13 +0000

@ retired nurse- being a former nurse I would think you would understand how these wpidemics work. Everyone knew it was just a matter of time before the U.S. was effected. Thank goodness you are retired and no one has to be concerned with your lack of understanding of how severe this situation is.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:16:18 +0000

…There is no list or data made available by the Florida Department of Health of recovered patients.
(And a person that tested positive 8 or 9 days ago should still be under quarantine and not considered recovered)…

Yes Wiliie he is still quarantined. By recovered I mean symptom free and feeling well.