I was in a large grocery store today and there were considerably more than 60 or 70 people there. In some aisles with 15 or 20 people it was impossible to keep "social distance."
Do you live in New Jersey? In many states, social distancing and maximum crowds are merely "strongly encouraged". Jersey has apparently chosen to make them both mandatory and legally enforceable.
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Even after the all governor's call with the pres and vice-pres the other night, which prompted all the new statewide orders, there seems to be a disparaging difference in how states are putting things into effect and how they say they can enforce it.
I understand each state may have need to modify an 'order' for their state based on population density, number of populated areas, etc, though wonder that there isn't a bit more consistency in approach.
In the state of Maine's new statewide order, typical large chain groceries are limited to 75 people in store, and the below:
With larger stores like Lowe's, Target, Walmart etc having their own restrictions. Actually the whole order is all very well spelled out.
The grocery down the street already had plexi shields up at checkouts, and the marine supply store I go to has taped lines on the floor at the end of each aisle and a 6' line taped at the help/info desk.
Violators to all subject to a $1000 fine and six months in jail.
That said, Maine ranks third in the nation as far as folks engaged in outdoor activities. All the orders I've seen, for cities or the state, still allow travel
if limited to those from the same household, and encourage folks to get out and walk the dog, bike, hike, in safe areas, meaning no rock climbing, etc.
Interesting times!
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