"Nobody told me there'd be days like these
Strange days indeed"
Words from the late Beatle, John Lennon. John's words, written in 1974, are so true today. These are "strange times indeed" as together we face the Covid-19 pandemic.
Stay at home... Be Cool
The State, the county and the town have issued "Stay at home" orders. The State has declared an emergency, giving it the ability to get government funding. They did it to tap federal money. They did not necessarily declare the emergency because they think that we are at extraordinary risk, though this may be the case.
Yes. We will see more Covid-19 cases and more deaths. Please, let's keep it all in perspective. The vast majority of Arizona's 6.9 million residents will never get this virus. No need to panic. Simply follow CDC and local guidelines.
Cops on duty... Ready to help
While we hunker down, Oro Valley's outstanding public safety personnel are on the job. According to Police Lt. Matt Horetski. the police department continues to work to ensure safety. The department has made a deployment changes. "In keeping with Community Policing efforts officers have increased presence at local businesses, especially during peak volume hours. You have obviously seen them at Fry’s however our officers are spending time at businesses within the town."
In accordance with social distancing guidelines and limiting person to person interactions, the CVAP personnel are not deploying and special events such as the citizen’s academy have been put on hold. The department encourages the community to make phone, as opposed to in person reports.
Some things we can do
- Follow CDC Guidelines
- Stay at home, making only really necessary trips
- Walk... walk... walk...
- Get plenty of rest
- Reduce anxiety. Watch and read the news less. Grab a good book. Your favorite movies!
- Boost your mental acuity. Take on online course in something you LOVE!
- Smile! (We know this stinks but we are in this together. So enjoy the time off.)
- Offer help to those in need
- Support your local restaurants. Did you know that Harvest and Charred Pie offer take out?
- Please don't hoard anything
- "Be happy, Don't Worry!"
Another late Beatle, George Harrison, reminds us all that
"All things must pass
None of life's strings can last"
And so it will be with Covid-19.
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