Collected Item: “Finally moving to Phase 2”
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Finally moving to Phase 2
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Wenatchee has been in lockdown and stuck at phase 1.5 for months due to an inability to get the virus under control. We finally received word that we could move to phase two and reopen things like the museums and library in town, which have been closed for 7 months due to COVID. This reopening means that many public services like computer use at the library and wifi for those who do not have access to it at home will be open and able to be used by those that need it. It is an important to compare where we are at to other places that moved into new phases much quicker, some of which had spikes because of it. I personally have not been able to leave and have been stuck at my house for months. I used to go to the library three times a week for school and to get out of my house but with a pandemic, I have been spending more time inside. I do not feel comfortable enough to go to the library yet, but am excited that the option is now there. Back to normal is still not an option though, and I worry that this will cause more cases in my area. This whole experience has been eye opening for how much I did unplanned, now I have to plan everything I do so I can keep myself and my family safe.
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Museum, Library, Wenatchee, Washington, Lockdown, Quarantine, News
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https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/chelan-and-douglas-move-to-phase-2/article_59985e40-0da7-11eb-828c-57f273fabb7d.html
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Tony Buhr
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2020-10-13