On behalf of the Clarendon City Council, I want to stress the importance of protecting others and ourselves as we experience more and more COVID19 cases in the city and throughout Donley County.
The ethical argument for doing what is right is not hypothetical or academic. It is quite literally a matter of life or death for us and our fellow citizens. As reported by Dr. John Howard, in the December 3 Enterprise, virus cases in Donley County have increased rapidly in a two-week period. We had 201 confirmed cases on November 19, and that number stands at 255 as of December 3. More alarming is that the number of deaths has gone from one death to five deaths during that same time period and has increased by at least one death since December 3.
Our health officials have strongly encouraged us to wear masks while shopping and in other public settings. Additionally, we should all avoid close contact by putting six feet of distance between ourselves and people who do not live in our households. It is imperative that we continue to limit our socializing as much as possible in order to minimize the spread of the virus and to decrease the pain and suffering in our families and communities. Unfortunately, almost every Donley County citizen knows someone who has had COVID19, and, more unfortunately, most of us know one or more local citizens who have died.
COVID vaccines are on the way and should be available to us over the next several months. In the meantime, we must persevere by doing the right things for others and ourselves. Please wear that mask for the safety of others and yourself.
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