LaRRy,
Is there a lot of community spread in Maine? If not, then I have to wonder about the "lockdown" in your location, or anywhere else that's not impacted. My concern is that, two weeks from now, your area MIGHT actually have the virus spreading among the locals. So, what to do then, lock it down for another two weeks? And what do you do in the rest of the country? BTW, I don't know the answers to the questions. Profoundly hope that someone in a decision-making position actually does.
-Moe
Afternoon, Moe.
I live in Mid-Coast Maine.
It is not really a rural area, but typically the homes are on large tracks of land; something like 100's of acres per property.
I am one of the poor ones with only 32 acres.
The state was spared any cases until about 2-3 week ago.
The numbers are a bit confusing, but it seems that there are 21 - 27 presumptive cases, but only 3 - 5 active.
But they are in different counties across the state.
No deaths - THANK GOD.
So no, thankfully there seems to be no community spread.
I must not understand your message since I can't believe that you believe a community should wait until there are many cases before reacting??
* A lot of that has to do with the fact that winter in Maine tends to keep people at home or small gatherings and NOT out in large groups.
* Maine is being very Proactive rather than reactive. The Governor has been "trying" to keep ahead of the game.
* ALL eating establishments are closed ... only drive through is allowed and the person must pay online, prior to pickup.
* All catering services are shut down.
* VERY FEW nonessential businesses are open. Plays, bowling allies, movies theaters arcades, etc are closed. Some Big Box stores are open, but many small stores are closed.
* Drug stores are open but the Lincoln County RULE is only "ONE" person in the Pharmacy at a time. No waiting for prescriptions. Call in your prescription and they will call or text you when ready. Can't simply walk in.
* All city, county and federal offices are minimally staffed and only for important tasks.
SADLY the tax collector is STILL OPEN{sm2}
* Seems like all libraries are closed but they are offering FREE download of e-Readers books
* No Kindergarten, elementary or high schools are open.
* Private schools are closed
* Almost all Colleges and Universities are telling their students not to come back after spring break and are offering on-line courses.
* Seems all churches and religious building are closed.
* 100% of all child and adult day care centers are closed
* Nursing homes and elderly living centers & villages are 100% locked down by-order-of the CDC. No one gets in. Generally there is a County Sheriff or State Cop there should anyone try to give them grief.
* Hospitals have opened separate COVID-19 centers. If you fear you might have the virus you MUST call 911 and they will come and get you. You can't simply drive to the doctor or hospital.
* I am not sure, but I think the limit of meetings is
NO MORE than 50; that has dropped in the last few days
from 200.
* Banks are mostly closed,only allowing one two persons at a time. Normal banking should done on-line and at ATMs.
* Supermarkets are open but there are now strict limits on dozens of items.
BIG notices are spelling out the "Price Gouging" laws saying that they will be enforced and Heavy Fines and Jail will result.
The list goes on an on.............
If the conditions are not better than YES the shutdown or lock down will extend.
I would much rather have these restriction now, for a while, than see friend and neighbors sick or die.
--- LaRRy
