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Page 14, Viewpointe July 2020

From The Desk Of Commissioner Robert S. Weinroth

Over the past few the future. Being jammed into a bus or train is going to be a maintaining a germ free environment.
months, we’ve come to disquieting prospect for many after the rampant transmission Likewise, airlines, which have been notorious for
realize how our lives can of the virus linked to those modes of transpiration. squeezing as many seats as possible into the flight cabin will
be impacted by what occurs Attendance at venues with a large number of people (e.g., now be confronted with the need to ensure adequate spacing
half way around the world. theatres, stadiums, amusement parks and convention halls) between passengers.
The heretofore little known will need to be reengineered to address people’s desire for Even cruise lines will have a Herculean task of attracting
city of Wuhan China (capital greater social distancing. passengers back to their decks. The prospect of being denied
city of Hubei Province), will Shopping is also an activity that was already seeing a permission to disembark due to an onboard virus outbreak
be forever linked with the migration from in store to online purchases. The pandemic will cause many to avoid cruising until they can demonstrate
misery caused by the global has only accelerated this move. The recent announced demise a record of safety.
COVID-19 pandemic. of several national retailers will likely be but the beginning Much has been written about the disruptive force
With our daily routines of a continuing line of store closings and consolidations. autonomous vehicles will be when they predominate the
shattered by multiple orders to self-isolate and suspend Another industry that will need to address health and roadways. However, the disruptive power of the experience
non-essential activities, we have adjusted to what can only safety is hospitality. From the recreational amenities to we have endured during the current pandemic will likely
be termed the “new normal” as we slowly resume activities the rooms, hotels will need to address concerns about have far greater long-term impacts on our society. 
while incorporating new safeguards to protect our health.
The real question is what impacts this episode will have
on our lives.
Near term, the economic disruptions caused by putting the Want Results Now?
economy on pause will continue to reverberate as people who
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basic necessities of food and shelter. Cold laseR TheRapy
Notwithstanding the infusion of trillions on dollars into
the economy by the federal government to forestall economic
gridlock, employment, income and spending peaked in Experience this non-surgical
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economic growth.
Our social services network has been pressed to the with first appointment
breaking point. Hospitals were unprepared for the onslaught
of patients (lacking adequate personal protection equipment, Medicare, auto, workMan’s coMp and Most Major insurance accepted
respirators, staff and rooms). The state unemployment
compensation program was ill equipped to deal with AdvAnced PhysicAl TherAPy AssociATes
the unprecedented influx of new claims even with the
supplemental funding provided by the federal government.
Food insecurity, already an issue within our county, has
become more critical. Were it not for the helping hands of our
nonprofit agencies, the urgent needs of our residents could
not be answered.
A future tsunami of mortgage foreclosures and evictions
for tenants who have been protected by the Governor’s Nobody is Better at Helping You Get Better ...
executive orders is likely to become a grim reality before
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