| barneystinson69 said: This social distancing is killing me rn too. Idk how people are going to handle this for months more. |
The government isn't handling it well either. First they are so far behind test results it's impossible to know where the virus is. Then instead of telling people to be reasonable and stay away from each other, first they close all the regular meeting places (drive-through only) reduce mall hours etc. Thus what do people do, go sit in the park together to sip their coffee. Then they close the parks, people take their coffee to sit at the trail heads together. Now the trails and are closed, the GRCA considers it tress passing if you enter and any cars at the trail heads will be fined. There's nothing wrong with people going outside as long as they keep 2 meters apart and stay in when sick. Canada is big enough for that, yet by closing off more and more space you are driving them closer together!
I'm going to try to get out for a run later today. My usual jogging trail is all private land, not an official trail, shouldn't be closed. Exercise is good to build up immunity, reduces stress and anxiety and generally makes you feel better. Last time I went there (3 days ago) I saw no one (it was snowing) just a dozen deer crossing the river, so cool.
Supermarkets and drug stores are doing the right thing. Extend their opening hours (extra senior only hour before regular opening times) and make sure people stay spaced out. But the government needs to think about the mental health of their people as well or suicide rates will go up further.
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