COVID-19/Business Updates for Baltimore City, Maryland
By Tammy
@tammys85 (31424)
Baltimore, Maryland
May 26, 2020 8:52pm CST
I'm going to TRY not to make this too lengthy because I don't talk too much about the pandemic on here, plus I really want to put my laptop away and relax. I just thought making a post would be easier than repeating myself in multiple comments (as it does come up in some discussions).
So our Mayor did a live stream (I'm not sure why his press conferences aren't televised but whatever).
The rate of those testing positive has gone from 21% to 17%. They want to drop to under 10%, but at least this is a start.
We're still NOT ready to start phase one of reopening. I think we're the only jurisdiction in Maryland that hasn't started phase one. However, our Mayor is allowing curbside retail pick-up starting tomorrow, as well as outdoor fitness classes for 10 people or less. This allows more businesses to open. You still cannot go inside the non-essential stores, but people need to work to pay the bills, so at least this is a start.
Anyways, here is to hoping we can SAFELY move to phase one at some point. I'm going to wrap this up so I can go relax. I finished my work a bit ago, but I was catching up on a few things.
You all have a good night/morning, stay safe and take care. :)
Photo Credit: Pixabay.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 May 20
That's good it's declining and stores are at least doing curbside pick up.
We're starting to open. I get my hair cut on Friday, the church is back in session on Sunday with two services instead of one for social distancing, and I'm back in the pool on Monday, that too with limited numbers and I needed to sign up for a slot.
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@tammys85 (31424)
• Baltimore, Maryland
27 May 20
Thanks! I think retailers have to apply for a pick-up zone, but again I say... it's a start. I hope the numbers continue to decline. Not only so we can open back up, but so more people can be safe.
I'm glad you're able to start opening, and that places are still taking precautions. How are things where you live?
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
27 May 20
Lucky you. We should be able to get haircuts soon, too. Our church may aso start up again Sunday with more services, but I will probably keep zooming for a bit longer since I'm almost 80. Just hope I can get my husband to do the same things. Social distancing isn't part of his Serbian DNA.
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@allen0187 (59827)
• Philippines
27 May 20
Going to start relaxing after answering notifications and leaving comments.
Our country is going under general community quarantine starting on Monday. Some business establishments will be open and some public transportation will be on hand as well I particularly think we are not ready and this will only cause the virus to spread some more.
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@allen0187 (59827)
• Philippines
28 May 20
@tammys85 no one wants to get sick but going out of one's home only multiplies the risks of a person from getting infected. Staying home minimizes that risk.
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@tammys85 (31424)
• Baltimore, Maryland
28 May 20
@allen0187 I know. Unfortunately, some people cannot help it. I take all the necessary precautions when I go out.
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@yoalldudes (35028)
• Philippines
27 May 20
I am asked to attend a meeting of around 30 people. Im thinkingof resigning from my job.
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@tammys85 (31424)
• Baltimore, Maryland
27 May 20
Whoa, is that even allowed where you live? Like most, if not all, gatherings here need to be 10 people or less, but I know we're in two different countries. If they're not taking it seriously, I wouldn't blame you for resigning. Your health and well-being isn't worth the risk.
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@yoalldudes (35028)
• Philippines
28 May 20
@tammys85 Exactly. I appreciate so much your support. I dont understand them. Are they trying to be heroes or something.
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@tammys85 (31424)
• Baltimore, Maryland
1 Jun 20
@yoalldudes No problem. If they want to be heroes, they wouldn't ask a group of 30 people to stay inside one space during a pandemic. Is the place large enough for you all to social distance?
@MommyOfEli2013 (89942)
• Rupert, Idaho
27 May 20
That is good that the rate of positives have dropped - but sorry not enough yet! That is good that curbside retail pick up can start...that is good for businesses and for people to be able to go back to work.
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@tammys85 (31424)
• Baltimore, Maryland
1 Jun 20
@MommyOfEli2013 I hope so; people need to work. They need to be safe, but they also need to work. Right. I guess they were hoping to do everything 2wks at a time.
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@tammys85 (31424)
• Baltimore, Maryland
27 May 20
Thank you. At least it's starting to improve. I just hope things continue to improve. Yeah, they need to apply for curbside, so hopefully they're approved and given a zone asap. I totally get the precautions but some have been out of work and having issues with unemployment for almost two months now. That's too long when they're taking care of children, paying bills, etc.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89942)
• Rupert, Idaho
28 May 20
@tammys85 Well hopefully they can get that done quick and get approved fast. Best of luck to them all! Yes....that is a lot of time for people to be out of work. And to think when it all started they said "14 days to stop the spread" - and here some people are 2 months or more later still in lockdown.
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@RasmaSandra (98127)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 May 20
Best of luck to you all in Baltimore and I hope it all turns out well. This reminded me of this song
All Rights Reserved - Playarte Good Morning Baltimore - Hairspray Film 2007 Brazilian Portuguese Narration
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
28 May 20
Hopefully things will get better and not worse so you can be open before end of summer.
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@tammys85 (31424)
• Baltimore, Maryland
1 Jun 20
Thanks! I hope so too. I THINK the numbers are getting better. Between Memorial Day and the protests, let's see what happens. But I do think I saw that our statewide positive cases have declined, so hopefully that includes Baltimore. I've noticed our Mayor tends to update on Tuesday and Thursdays, so we'll see if he makes one tomorrow.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
27 May 20
Things are also about to start here. K really wish everything goes well and remains under control
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