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Continued T&T Lockdown Pt. 2
5 years ago
General
So yeah, just to update from the last journal here, our Prime Minister addressed the nation on Saturday 24-OCT-2020, to update the Nation on the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions currently in place to combat the spread of it.
Here's the summary breakdown of what was said:
1. Places of worship are now open for one (1) hour services. Social distancing and a capacity of fifty percent (50%) must be observed.
2. Public Service Workers are out (in full force) from today, Monday October 26th 2020.
3. Gyms are open and must operate at fifty percent (50%) capacity.
4. Adults involved in education who must do lab work (aviation etc.) will be granted an exemption.
5. Casinos, Members Clubs, Cinemas now open and will operate at a fifty percent (50%) capacity. There will be no eating and drinking at these establishments. They will operate from 8AM to 8PM.
6. Beaches to be open from 6AM to 6PM.
7. Groups of no more than ten (10) people remain in effect.
8. Pool facilities at hotels and guesthouses are allowed to be used.
9. Mask wearing remains mandatory.
Now, of course, this did NOT go well with the business community, namely bars and restaurant owners as they are to remain CLOSED for indoor dining and other services. The Prime Minister asks for patience, namely for two (2) weeks exactly, at which time the Government will examine the current COVID-19 cases and determine whether it is "safe" for them to reopen. The reason being for the bars and restaurants not reopening, our Prime Minister said, and I quote, "If we mishandle COVID-19, we could easily end up like one of those American cities where the hospitals are full to capacity and there are ambulances outside with more patients... We could end up in a situation where the morgue is full and there are more bodies outside."
Now, honestly, I haven't been keeping abreast of the figures in the USA but I can only guess that based on what our PM said, things must be REALLY bad there if he could use an example like that.
Another thing that didn't make sense from that list is the no eating and/or drinking at cinemas/casinos/members clubs.
Now, I don't gamble but what I do enjoy is going to the "movies" as I call it. But if I can't eat my popcorn and drink my Coke whilst watching a movie, then why even bother? I might as well stay home and watch said movie instead where I can have my popcorn and Coke. 😆
Might take a chance and go to the beach, will see if I can as I have a few days off this week.
So, until then, wash your hands/paws everyone, wear your face mask and stay safe!
Here's the summary breakdown of what was said:
1. Places of worship are now open for one (1) hour services. Social distancing and a capacity of fifty percent (50%) must be observed.
2. Public Service Workers are out (in full force) from today, Monday October 26th 2020.
3. Gyms are open and must operate at fifty percent (50%) capacity.
4. Adults involved in education who must do lab work (aviation etc.) will be granted an exemption.
5. Casinos, Members Clubs, Cinemas now open and will operate at a fifty percent (50%) capacity. There will be no eating and drinking at these establishments. They will operate from 8AM to 8PM.
6. Beaches to be open from 6AM to 6PM.
7. Groups of no more than ten (10) people remain in effect.
8. Pool facilities at hotels and guesthouses are allowed to be used.
9. Mask wearing remains mandatory.
Now, of course, this did NOT go well with the business community, namely bars and restaurant owners as they are to remain CLOSED for indoor dining and other services. The Prime Minister asks for patience, namely for two (2) weeks exactly, at which time the Government will examine the current COVID-19 cases and determine whether it is "safe" for them to reopen. The reason being for the bars and restaurants not reopening, our Prime Minister said, and I quote, "If we mishandle COVID-19, we could easily end up like one of those American cities where the hospitals are full to capacity and there are ambulances outside with more patients... We could end up in a situation where the morgue is full and there are more bodies outside."
Now, honestly, I haven't been keeping abreast of the figures in the USA but I can only guess that based on what our PM said, things must be REALLY bad there if he could use an example like that.
Another thing that didn't make sense from that list is the no eating and/or drinking at cinemas/casinos/members clubs.
Now, I don't gamble but what I do enjoy is going to the "movies" as I call it. But if I can't eat my popcorn and drink my Coke whilst watching a movie, then why even bother? I might as well stay home and watch said movie instead where I can have my popcorn and Coke. 😆
Might take a chance and go to the beach, will see if I can as I have a few days off this week.
So, until then, wash your hands/paws everyone, wear your face mask and stay safe!
-2Paw.
As for keeping in touch with friends/family/loved ones, thank goodness for instant messaging and video calls! 😉