A COVID post: there are lots of things our community does really well, like wearing masks continually and properly, and contact tracing. We share hand sanitizer like it’s our JOB. And studies have shown that protests aren’t responsible for COVID increases thus far...
That’s probably due to all protester activities being outside and the care we’ve taken. Lots of folks test regularly and stay home when there’s a potential exposure. There’s one thing we’re doing REALLY POORLY THO. Sharing smokes, folks. Cigarettes and joints.
If you wouldn’t let someone sneeze in your vicinity right now, why the hell would you intentionally share something that has touched their lips? It’s gonna be our downfall. Bring your own cigarettes, or bum a whole one. Bring your own joints (unless @Blunt_BlocPDX is there).
Use your own lighters or sanitize after you touch someone else’s. These are things we USED to be good about, but somewhere along the way we got comfortable... knock it off. Get uncomfortable again. Quarantine during the day if you’re lucky enough to do so. We protect us.