A tale of 2 businesses or Why Covid is winning.

[progressive nobody]

So let me start by saying I am in Western PA in 1 of the counties that is the highest rising. Governor Wolf instead of rolling back the roll back has impose new restrictions. no more than 5 people in indoor gatherings whenever possible telework and bars closed. So this is the tale of 2 work places.

My husband works in a manufacturing plant. They are working BUT all workers are spaced 6 ft apart in their work zone. They are required to wear face masks thru the whole shift (and properly. covering noise and mouth.) They have to eat lunch in their car. Their temps are checked 2 times a day. Last 4 days workers have a new rule they are now require to sanitize their work areas 3 times a day.l If the rules aren't followed they are written up and fired if needed.

I work in the business off of a medical business. NONE of us see patients. My job is basically talking to insurance companies all day demanding payment. I work place probably has 500 people in the building. it takes up 2/3rds of the office space in the building. A lot of us were allowed to work from home. Some people had to beg and some did not get that privilege. We are now mandated so many days in the building despite Wolf's new rules. Hardly anyone wears a mask. People wear it wrong or only wear it when they go to the copier or lunch room-which is still open. Temperatures have never been taken. most people do not wear masks at their cubicles.

Because of my work place. My husband and I are now sleeping in separate rooms and the only room we will be in together is the living room on either end. I also strip and shower each time I come home. Both my husband and I have health issues that would be complicated by covid. We shop 1 time a week and go nowhere else.

I have a friend who is a medical researcher. She has been studying Covid 19 from the beginning. She says If this country doesn't shut down like the European countries soon. Like 97% close and when they slowly reopen be very strict with rules we are in serious trouble.

If we have business not being uniformed when following the rules no wonder the citizens aren't following. Just my view point and needed to vent sorry. I will delete it.

[soothsayer]

1. It's crazy that workplaces are opening with what seems like zero guidance

Crazy.

[progressive nobody]

2. And what little guidance is there is none of it is uniformly followed.

[soothsayer]

3. Exactly. And all Mitch and crowd want to do is make sure you can't sue.

It’s insane.

[progressive nobody]

4. please the PA house GOP had a member infected with Covid that member still attended meetings & they

told no one.

[Tommymac]

13. It was a Republican member and the GOP only told Republicans.

Members of his own party knew - but they NEVER told the Democrats.

I revile Republicans.

[progressive nobody]

21. I was so angry at that stunt.

[Squinch]

5. I'm so sorry. It is terrifying having to go into a petri dish every day. I'm sorry you have

to do that.

I am working from home but will probably be in your position in a few weeks.

I'm very afraid.

[progressive nobody]

7. I don't blame you. wear your mask regardless what others think.

As soon as you get home take your clothes off spray them with Lysol if you have it or anything like that place them in the washer or special place until wash. immediate shower and wash your chair.

that was my friend's advise to me since day one. go shopping do that. it should help stay safe.

[Squinch]

9. Luckily I live in a state where most people wear masks.

You stay safe too! Best wishes.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Please don't delete your post! We all need to hear stories like yours.

And besides, venting is important for us to hear too!

Thank you for letting us see your tale of 2 businesses.

It's fascinating and I agree, the confusion really makes it hard for our country to conquer the virus.

[progressive nobody]

8. thank you.

[progressive nobody]

11. is this available over the counter and is it okay for sensitive skin?

I could only use certain soaps.

thanks

[Tommymac]

14. You should report your business to the PA State Health Department.

They are willing to crack down, but they need the facts to do it.

Thanks for posting!

[progressive nobody]

15. Afraid of getting fired. Right now we are trying to get caught up

Husband was paid off almost 3 months we still haven't received husband's unemployment. His paperwork was in order it hasn't processed yet. The unemployment line gets so blown up all he gets is a busy signal. The local office said everything is in order all they could tell him was to call Harrisburg.

[Tommymac]

17. There are a lot worse things then getting fired...catching Covid for example.

But I understand. Good luck to you.

[progressive nobody]

18. I know my husband and I have gone back and forth on this.

[nuxvomica]

16. Our office has been empty since early March

We have around 300 people in that office and they have all been working from home since March because we are fortunate to be in a very digitally oriented business and our global employer has taken the pandemic very seriously. There were many adjustments and problems in making this switch but with committed corporate leadership we got it to work. Though they expected productivity to fall a bit, it has actually gone up slightly. My point is that workers that are obvious candidates for WFH, like yourself, should be encouraged to go for it, solve the tech and lifestyle challenges, and not look back. Having a functioning WFH workforce is going to be a competitive advantage for the forseeable future.

[spinbaby]

19. I'm down in Washington

My son and grandson live in Pittsburgh in an apartment building. The only way we feel safe seeing each other is outdoors because his apartment building is filled with young people who congregate in large groups to party.

[dsc]

20. School here are discussing how we are starting up in the fall

Every district has to decide between a plan where about half the kids are in the school at one time vs entirely remote. I think I will find out tomorrow. Even remote, I think I will be going in the building. I have already planned on how coming home will work for me if we go with students in the building. I got some towels so I can shower when I get home each day and use different towels each day. I do live alone so I don't have to worry about infecting others but I don't want to run the risk of contamination of my bed or furniture.