Question

Happy Easter everyone!  We had a nice day but missed our families.Happy Easter everyone! We had a nice day but missed our families. So far we all have been quarantined in our own households. But lately in my neighborhood I’ve been seeing neighbors hanging out together outside, kids playing together, and my friend who lives in Chicago said she’s going to visit her parents in the burbs next weekend. While it does seem the curve is flattening, aren’t we all supposed to carry on doing what we’ve been doing until at least May 1st? My parents would love to come out to visit but they’re older and my dad has health problems. Even though my husband, myself, and our two kids are staying home and so are my parents, isn’t it still advised to only be with family who are in your own household?  

Answer 1

A lot of medical peeps have predicted a spike in cases based on families breaking isolation for Easter. Nothing says loving your family like sharing a virus when you are an asymptomatic carrier.  

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Hey Karen! I thought your name looked familiar

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@weathersby217 yup. give it 10 days. I honestly dread working next week. it will be a mess

Answer 2

You are correct

Answer 3

YES. It isn't flattening yet!  

Answer 4

Yes.! We must continue.  

Answer 5

Yes and unfortunately I saw alot of people at parks, families conversing outside, drinking, and cooking with family like it was any normal day. Continue to be safe and stay home  

Answer 6

Yes. I feel the same. Missed my family tons today but both of my parents are high risk. Every time we go out. Go to the store. Etc. We are risking infection. Some people may think they are above it. But none of us are.  

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Governor J. B. Pritzker gives a daily COVID-19 news conference on WGN at 2:30 pm. He and his team of experts and advisors cover every topic related to this virus for Illinoisans.  

Answer 8

Yes it is. :/

Answer 9

I have been trying to adhere to the rules. I have not seen any family.  

Answer 10

Yes we are supposed to only be with those we live with. I do think everyone is doing what they think is best at that point and at is what you need to do. No need for anyone to bash anyone for what they do (I know your not). But at this point people need to do what they feel is right for their families. While we should be following the “rules” not everyone is going to.  

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@funderburk6 I just hope most people are following the rules. Because otherwise this is just going to drag on.  

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@alesha I think it’s gonna drag on either way. It’s going to be til at least June is my guess

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@funderburk6 and then when things do start to normalize, I think there’s still going to be restrictions. Life as we knew it will be fundamentally changed.  

Answer 11

We went and saw grandparents yesterday for about 45 minutes. Outside. We stayed on the side walk and they sat on their porch. Way more than 6 feet away, we all needed it for a little sanity. But having cook outs (my neighbors did today) and actually hanging out is not okay.  

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@cao666 we did the exact same thing. Prob like 10 feet or more away, but I needed to see my parents faces for sanity and talk to them a little

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We did this. My parents wore masks while we visited them on their lawn. My kids used their tree swing, ride scooters, and I brought a chair. These are the only people we’ve visited.  

Answer 12

I saw tons of cars in people’s driveways and everyone outside. people are starting to not care

Answer 13

I’ve seen people doing it this whole time. People don’t care apparently

Answer 14

When the weather gets nice, you may be able to have your parents visit you outside. They can sit 10 feet away, can bring their own drinks and food and everyone can wear masks if you like.  

Answer 15

We dropped of a flower for family and stood in driveway to visit for a few minutes but that was it. Home to eat just us 5

Answer 16

Our neighbors next door have een having cookouts for the past few weeks with people that don't live with them. If they were social distancing it would be different but they are not. People need to realize when they choose not to follow these requirements its prolonging the stay at home order and putting those that still have to work with the public at risk. If you want to see each other do video chats.  

Answer 17

The curve isn't flattening yet, it's up!  

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@cognate631 what app is this?  

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@superhighway it's not an app, it's from the DuPage County Health Department

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I check it daily and the numbers are rising

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@cognate631 Thank you!  

Answer 18

The curve flattening (and I’m not sure that it is) means that what we are doing is working. It doesn’t mean we can go back to life as we knew it. If people prematurely go back to old ways we will see a steep rise in the curve. The point of flattening the curve is to keep the healthcare system from being overwhelmed. We are literally on the brink. At this point we don’t have adequate testing, we aren’t doing contact tracing and strict quarantining of exposed people, we don’t have prophylaxis off treatment, we don’t have a vaccine. Please stay home.  

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@farthest1247 Frankel nobody care , I see kids playing together and parents hanging out ! You can only control your family .  

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@farthest1247 Frankel our stay at home is likely going to be extended . it’s coming - soon. LA just extended out to May 15th. Illinois numbers appear to be trending similar. Other states stay at home orders are already out longer. And you’re correct, many hospital systems here are already nearing capacity. It’s a shame that people won’t listen .  

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@bibliopegy Agree, it needs to be extended and I suspect it will be. Governor Pritkzer has been proactive thankfully. I think it can be really hard for people who aren’t in health care to really get what is going on. Our news just doesn’t capture the reality of what is happening inside the hospitals.  

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I wish people could do “shadow” days with health providers - like a ride along with a cop lol  maybe reality would be a little more Real then?  

Answer 19

We have not seen family either. Only the people who live w me

Answer 20

You are correct! My neighbors had their 3rd family gathering in 5 days ‍♀️‍♀️

Answer 21

A lot of families stuck together means they live together are doing what they can especially today. It is good to get out for fresh air. Its supposed to rain this week. Leave it alone! My family and I went for a walk.  

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@extrude nothing wrong with getting out - we went for a walk today too.  

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@extrude there’s a difference between going for a walk and having an Easter party.  

Answer 22

Someone a few houses down had a house full yesterday. Meanwhile my kids grandparents stopped by individually dropping off Easter gifts at a distance. It’s getting hard explaining to young kids when adults can’t even follow.  

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@lofty ugh that’s tough! My kids are only 1 and 3 so that makes it a bit easier. My parents live in a condo building in the city and are being super careful since my dad has heart disease. We haven’t seen them since early March.  

Answer 23

We are still quarantined in our home.  

Answer 24

Yup I saw my baby niece today for the first time. through a window, while dropping Easter dinner off to my brother on his porch and them Waving from Inside  

Answer 25

We saw people having Easter parties today too.  

Answer 26

Follow your gut and stay home and isolated. These will be the people that come down with it and start scratching their heads wondering why. It will never get on the down slide with this behavior. We have one ER doctor and two nurses living on our street, they’ve been worked to the bone, deprived of loved ones and most especially their children. If they can sacrifice that, why can’t people just stay put.  

Answer 27

People are selfish. Plain and simple.  

Answer 28

Yes! The order is til the end of the month so far. People need to be aware that in past pandemics the second wave after everything calms down is far worse.  

Answer 29

Theres states that have church today. Legally

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@nadene66854 wow have fun  get your microchip vax from Gates.  

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I'm not antivax at all. I'm pro safety

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@salford85 The 5G must have infiltrated your brain too deeply. Seriously couldn’t care less about what you’re posting as your “sources”. Go adjust your tinfoil.  

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No sense in trying. You'll see what you want

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@nadene66854 probably. You nailed it

Answer 30

If your family and your parents have not had any contact with anyone outside the household in the last month then it's not possible for you to get them sick. If you're gone out grocery shopping I wouldn't see them.  

Answer 31

We did zoom calls with both sides of our family today. We see our neighbors outside and chat, but we respect our space.  

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We need to stay home a little in convenience eont kill you but you may contribute to someone elses death. Can you live with that!  

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You are totally correct and I wish people would follow the rules so we can have them eased up eventually!  

Answer 34

If you and fam have both quarantined for that long without any outside trips then there’s no reason why you can’t see each other  

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@consortium Giannola my husband has been to the grocery store though.  

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@alesha my husband too but we still see my parents and FIL. Each family has to make the decision of whether it’s right for them. It’s no one else’s business.  

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@consortium Giannola the CDC says that families not in the same household still shouldn’t be visiting each other. And with my parents being older I just can’t take that risk.  

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@alesha totally understand! Like I said everyone has to make the decision that is best for THEIR family.  

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@consortium Giannola they don’t though. The CDC and the governor has actually said they cannot make this choice for their family. The longer people “make choices for what is best for their family” the longer we will be in the mess of shelter in place. I suppose if people aren’t following it, it doesn’t matter to them anyways, but I would personally like for my kids to eventually be able to play at the park again.  

Answer 35

Happening in my neighborhood too. Maddening! And yet my nurses and doctor friends who are working the front lines can’t even see their immediate families (kids)

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@drumbeat doctors and nurses come into contact with the virus which is why they can’t be around others. If neighbors are self quarantined for 14 days, then neither has it so no reason they can’t see each other.  

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@consortium Giannola so you are saying nobody goes grocery shopping? Nobody has an essential job to do? Etc etc I’m a physician myself so nice try! People are staying home because they can be asymptomatic carriers. There are rules in place for a reason so your “no reason” is not scientifically correct! Be a part of the solution not the problem

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@drumbeat I said if neighbors are self quarantined then there is no harm. This would obviously doesnt apply to anyone going out  close and careful reading

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@consortium Giannola wrong and I’m not going to argue with you

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Yes exactly go educate yourself a bit ‍♀️

Answer 36

If no one has gone anywhere for 14 days than there is no chance of anyone infecting each other or getting sick. We see my parents all the time but neither us or them have left our houses in way longer than 14 days. We also have social distancing “bbqs” in our front yards with the neighbors with everyone 6-10ft apart.  

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@consortium Carman Klyczek it’s pointless. I have tried to explain the same concept and got the same response. I completely agree with you though. Hope you guys had a great Easter!  

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@alesha initially the cdc said the same thing @consortium is saying which is that even if you were asymptotic, the incubation period is 14 days. They have advised everyone to stay in self quarantine for 14 days if they feel they have been exposed. 3/11-4/13 is double that, and if they’ve stayed home, there is no additional risk of any exposure. So if you personally want to stay cooped up in your house, and not see your family until the government decides it okay, then do that. For the rest of us who have done our part, and been overachievers. there’s nothing wrong with what we are doing. We are not exposing anyone to becoming sick, or ourselves if we are staying at home and have for over a month (and the same holds true with our parents). We didn’t have a huge Easter gathering yesterday. We have a newborn in the family, and my grandma who is 90. Not everyone has been staying home out of my whole extended family. So I just went to go see my parents after not seeing them for over a month. We kept our distance too. It was good for all of us. We all feel mentally back to non-panic mode and it brought us joy. So you do you. We will do what we feel comfortable and right for our family’s. It’s ridiculous how many people on here think it’s ok to police other people. Everyone just needs to worry about themselves.  

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@goggles0 V actually we do need to think of others not just ourselves. If we’re not all doing our part this will continue to spread. And I’m guessing there will be a spike in infections due to people getting together for Easter. The social distancing recommendations are currently in place till April 30th. But I’m guessing you were following Trump’s advice? He originally wanted everything back to normal for Easter. He since sided with the medical experts though and extended social distancing till April 30th.  

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@alesha if I’m not sick, and have been quarantined for over a month, and my parents did the same, then there’s no risk. I saw my family, and kept a 6’ distance (no different than you did with strangers at the grocery store), and my parents aren’t sick either. Plus none of us have left the house to go to the grocery store, in a month. We did nothing wrong. If I’m not leaving my house. I am not exposing myself or anyone else to becoming sick. So I don’t understand how you are not comprehending this.  

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@alesha We have our groceries delivered and clean each item with a clorox wipe. We haven't had contact with anyone outside our house for 30 days and are comfortable seeing other family members that have done the same.  

Answer 37

I found this and I think it still applies:

Answer 38

All I been doing is going to grocery store and coming back home.  

Answer 39

Heartbreaking but why would you put more people at risk by calling the Police? This is asymptomatic. We just had the Chief, Mayor and other Commanders in Aurora test positive. Why spread this to babysit people who don’t want to listen? We tell our kids to walk away from people who don’t make good choices, maybe as adults we should do the same.  

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@ourselves that’s a point Nobody considers! A healthy public servant has to respond to these calls !  

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@ourselves the police have bull horns and other ways of communicating than being right up in people’s faces. I know they were happy to come out when some people in my neighborhood had to call them after the rules weren’t being followed at our playground and basketball court. It’s hard but they don’t want people gathering and having the curve not flatten.  

Answer 40

Its kind of like drugs, no means no to some people and no means no to crack and super bad stuff to others. lol. spread kindness not anger. guess what, you've become "that neighbor" if u call the police on people, unless their smashing ur car window or something undeniably evil. thought I'd let u know in case u cant see it. lol. different levels can sometimes apply based on circumstances. I know at least 5 families of people who have been still babysitting 4 an essential worker's child and quarantined together everyday since this started. or with their parents. u can judge it if u want but I'm guessing people would not put themselves or those they love in harm's way, so u probably dont know the situation. also, u dont know what u dont know. maybe that mom was feeling suicidal and this was a risk she needed to take.  

Answer 41

What if your a carrier wake up

Answer 42

@thirteenth2 there’s a some really dangerous advice and CT information all throughout these comments.