Can we talk?
For people, like myself....with heart issues and an auto immune disease (among other health problems)...the importance of self isolating is imperative. Most Islanders are following the guidelines set by our provincial Chief Health Officer (who is doing an amazing job of keeping Islanders up to date daily)...but for those who don't...since we are in a state of medical emergency....fines will be handed out to those who don't comply.
The New Brunswick/Nova Scotia border has been closed to traffic....deemed non-essential...I suspect our Island will do the same in the following days. Traffic is currently being monitored to and from the Island. In my opinion..it should have happened weeks ago...no non essential travel...via bridge or air...should have been halted Truck drivers bringing grocery store, pharmaceutical supplies and medical vehicles are considered essential.
I know some are insistent we bring people home from wherever they are vacationing or working...but why are we risking it? Travellers were warned weeks ago to go home....most ignored the warnings. Now, suddenly it's imperative...at our cost to bring these people home. Rather than risk more COVID19 infections....they should self isolate where they are currently. I've heard private health insurance companies are cancelling their insurance coverage....again...they were warned this could happen...but took the risk. I might sound harsh but it's time to get real people!
I am both sad and angry...because of this scary situation we are unable to be with our daughter and husband when our grand daughter is born. Or even be in the hospital at the time...and unable to see her when she is taken home. My heart is broken...but her health and mine are too important to jeopardize.
I pray this nightmare ends soon and you & your family are healthy & safe. Please follow the health guidelines put in place to protect everyone....you may not contract the virus...but could potentially spread it to others.
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