[Jerry H.]

This is getting silly. Our President advised us today not to go to restaurants for at least 15 days. I know that a lot of small restaurants operate week to week. A couple of slow weeks could close them for good. Two weeks of being closed and they are doomed for sure. Plus all of the employees. Most have already had their hours cut. And you know they live week to week. Think about the ripple effect.

If we all use our common sense; don't go out if we are sick, wash our hands often, and keep our distances from others, especially those who look like they may be sick, we'll get through this fine. The media is jumping on every little tidbit they can find and twist it to get the most sensational headlines.

[goatwgn]

Originally Posted by Jerry H.

This is getting silly. Our President advised us today not to go to restaurants for at least 15 days. I know that a lot of small restaurants operate week to week. A couple of slow weeks could close them for good. Two weeks of being closed and they are doomed for sure. Plus all of the employees. Most have already had their hours cut. And you know they live week to week. Think about the ripple effect.

If we all use our common sense; don't go out if we are sick, wash our hands often, and keep our distances from others, especially those who look like they may be sick, we'll get through this fine. The media is jumping on every little tidbit they can find and twist it to get the most sensational headlines.

Agreed!

[mgarblik]

Just got back from some banking and post office stuff I needed to do in person here in southern OH. First time out since Sat. Kind of weird driving around my little town. About half the businesses say open, few cars on the road, much larger Police presence than normal. In a 2 mile circle back to my house, 2 county Sheriff's, 1 Vandalia Police, 1 Dayton police, (airport police). Typically, you would be hard pressed to see any law enforcement at all on a given day. This could have something to do with the polls being closed across the State as the primary election was halted at the last minute. Bank and Post office open, both almost empty, Family Dollar open, moderate cars in lot, Arby's and Burger King Open and empty, this was at lunch time. 10 minute oil change, open and empty. It's a little strange out there. BTW, gas was $1.50 in several locations.