Face Coverings: Our Actions = Results
Michael and Ali Steward of Hermosa Beach sporting their face coverings on a recent walk. By Tom Bakaly, CEO, Beach Cities Health District It’s time to wear your face coverings. Like it or not, COVID-19 is going to be around for a while. The safest thing to do is physically distance. We did that and demonstrated that the strategy was not economically sustainable. So, the Country opened while the threat of infection is still very real and very prevalent. Too soon? So far, the outcome is less than ideal, with the infection rate going up and L.A. County beaches being closed for the 4th of July weekend. Our “new normal” includes face coverings. Are they inconvenient? Perhaps, but it’s also simple to do. Some people feel that wearing a face covering infringes on their liberties. Some say they’re not going to let a virus control their life. Some say it doesn’t help. I used to feel that way about seat belts. I made a New Year’s resolution a few years back to wear my seat belt. Now it’s a habit. Not too long ago, we never had to take our shoes off while going through security at the airport. It’s now part of the routine for air travelers. We can adapt to this new normal. Early on with this…
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