Health Officer Letter to the Editor

A guy walks into a bar (or restaurant) and is reminded that he needs to wear a face covering to protect others. The guy insults the hostess, refuses to wear the face covering because he has his rights and this is a free country, and, refuses to leave. The manager after having dealt with this scenario a number of times each day says “I have had enough” and closes the indoor dining option. I ask you, who is the winner?

If you do not agree, it is OK to voice your opinion to the President, the Governor, your representative, or the local health officer, but do not take it out on the staff of the establishment. They are going to work each day trying to earn an honest living. They are not responsible for the virus or the order. They are only doing their job so that they can feed their family and contribute to the economy. They may have a family member who is immunocompromised or elderly and are terrified to bring the virus home from work. These are trying times. Please be kind and have a little patience.

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John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC)

Communications, Data Science, and Informatics Administrator, Health Equity/Minority Health Coordinator, Public Information Officer at Garrett County Health Department

Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit
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