Science provides simple guidelines
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Editor,
People of Montana, thank you for taking your science seriously. Because of you, we have some of the lowest rates of COVID-19 infection in the nation. Because of you, we have lost fewer Montanans, per capita, to coronavirus than almost any other state.
And what do we even mean by science anyway? H2O equals water. Simple science. Math is required in the problem-solving of science: four plus four equals eight, simple science.
What about our masks? Yes, that’s science, too. We wear the mask to keep our viruses and germs from reaching others, and, likewise, to keep others from reaching us. It could be COVID virus. A simple fix to dump virus or germs: wash your hand with warm, soapy water. It only takes a few moments to scrub up those hands, rinse and dry them, and then, everyone is safe. Simple science.
And, you’ll notice, we need to add the critical social distance of six feet apart, also basic science. When we’re out and about, we need to be aware of each other in spaces of every size. You should remain aware of your six-foot distance from others on all sides.
It helps to shop early when the crowds are smaller in the stores and then the six foot-social distancing is easier to maintain. Simple science. All these steps keep Montanans safer through the scientific approach.
And, you can do these things regardless of your political preference. Science has no interest in red parties or blue parties or the like. Coronavirus does not care what party you vote for; it will kill you either way, so don’t take a chance. Cheer for science and wear a mask.
Sheila M. Bell
Polson
