Despite the guidelines to maintain social distancing, several videos showed large crowds gathering at lakes or other locations standing close to each other, and not wearing face masks.
For example, how careful were we during Memorial weekend? Several news outlets and social media posts show that being cautious was not part of the plan, at least in some states.
We know the goal, and we know the protocols.ĬOVID-19 has taken over 110,000 American lives, an alarming number that has made the US the country with the highest confirmed cases and deaths in the world. So far, this battle has shown us that the best ways to fight the virus and keep ourselves and others safe are pretty simple: respect physical distancing, wash our hands as frequently as possible, and use facemasks when leaving our house. That meant sacrificing some of our freedoms to save as many lives as possible. In the last couple of months, several states across the country issued “shelter in place” or lockdown orders, which limited economic and social activities. Nonetheless, unlike the wars of years past, this battle is not being fought by our armed forces, but by every single one of us. Today, America continues immersed in a battle against COVID-19. That usually means fun gatherings with family and friends, which is a proper reminder that we are free because someone else was brave enough to sacrifice their life for our freedom. Memorial Day is also the symbolic start of the summer. Every year, we reflect on the meaning of sacrifice, service, and bravery and how our country remains a strong and united nation thanks to the collective effort of great Americans who put America’s values before their own. We recently celebrated Memorial Day in honor of our fallen soldiers.
0 kommentar(er)
