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It speaks for the open mindedness of the editor to have printed “‘Citizen View’ COVID virus a severe ‘bug’ strain.”

Several facts were misconstrued; the virus has actually killed more than any other flu viruses in the past hundred years. It has killed many younger people and children.

Also, why should it be okay that older people and those with pre-existing conditions are dying? How human are we?

These older people have helped build this economy that is being lost partially due to mis-management by the federal government in this situation.

At this time there is not enough information about the virus to say that if you get it, you are immune. What is known is that many people are asymptomatic and can spread the virus without knowing that they have it.

Therefore it is essential to wear masks and keep a certain distance when we are around other people!

Not because we are scared and afraid, but because we care about the wellbeing of others!

Rosi Jansen

La Conner