DU Poll: Is it time we accept Covid is here to stay and we just need to get on with our lives

[Dorian Gray]

22. I clicked "other"

I think what "moving on" means may be different for some people.

I think we are pulling up on 2 years of restrictions.

It's been difficult. I'm moving on a bit this week. I've had a couple of meals out with friends. I am planning a trip to visit my parents in Florida. (My first flight in two years.) So yes, I'm "moving on."

But I also am still taking precautions. I wear a mask in public (unless eating). I think even though NYC is loosening its restrictions, I'll keep doing so. For me, that's easy.

Covid is still spinning around up in there. I don't want to contribute to people getting sick, but I'm not going to live in totally restricted quarantine now either.

Schools should continue to be open. (But I've argued that since Sept 2020. So that position is not moving on.) Should we consider dropping masks in schools? I think we need to come up with a point where it's safe. Data for an "end date." I also think there are a heck of a lot of frustrated parents of kids who are under 5 who would like to get their kids vaccinated. And there are others who aren't interested. I feel for them.

I know there are vulnerable people. I am committed to masking and regular testing. If I get sick, I'm committed to staying home. I have a bunch of boxes of tests now.

So, this is a long answer. I'm ready to start loosening up my personal restrictions. But, I'm also committed to being thoughtful about covid and trying to maintain mitigations.