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This is added to explain why the pandemic has not impacted my business or lifestyle.
Two strategies for dealing with the coronavirus are highlighted everyday by our society. One is more controversial than the other, wearing a mask and social distancing. In this part of the country social distancing is natural and part of our life style. Therefore a mask is a lower priority. Urban areas do not enjoy the luxury of space so a mask becomes a priority.
If I am working with at-risk individuals in a confined space I will wear a mask, but if I am working outside it does not make sense. I do not think the deer, horses, or cattle are at risk nor able to share the virus with me.
I appreciate the federal governments position that states have the right to implement their own strategy and also support my states position that it is up to local governments to develop their own strategies. We are in a hot zone and people are taking the necessary steps to protect each other without government mandates. A final note and only based on personal observation: If the federal government, the county commission, or the city council mandated masks only 10% of the population would honor it. On the other hand, if they recommended it as a precaution 95% would be on board. To put this in perspective, I live 55 mi. from the closest stop light and interact with others about three times a week. Why would the virus impact my lifestyle? Heading to Denver this weekend with a different strategy.
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