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There’s been a lot of debate about whether or not the United States should ‘reopen’ during the coronavirus pandemic. Whichever side of the fence you might be on, I think that we can all agree that there’s a certain way that things can and should be done to save lives. Reopening can be done well—but it takes a lot of effort and creativity.
We have a unique insight into how the US could be reopened and what the new normal could look like. From social distancing circles in a park in Brooklyn to see-through separators at bars and designated waiting areas at coffee shops, these reopening measures might become something we see everywhere in the US. Scroll down and upvote your fave safety measures, dear Pandas!
As of May 20, every single state that had imposed a stay-at-home or shelter-in-place order has begun lifting the coronavirus quarantine restrictions that were put in place on businesses and public spaces, in one form or another, CNN reports.
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#1
Drive-In Movie Theaters Are Returning
Tovah Roche 5 years ago
I hope this is a social adaptation that sticks around permanently. I used to love going to the drive-in as a kid and would to take my kids someday.
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Same here. Hard to imagine there’s one—-actually nearly two—-whole generations of kids who grew up never knowing how much fun drive-ins are. When you’re little and go with your parents, you’re in your jammies and usually fall asleep in the back seat. When you’re a teenager, it’s a movie date with at least a modicum of privacy (but not total privacy, management makes sure of that). And when you’re a parent, your kids are the ones in their jammies falling asleep in the back seat.
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Bobert Robertson 5 years ago
Is there a rule that you have to drive a black car to go to the drive-in?
Eric Elton 5 years ago
See, now look. Here's Chrysler, Jeep, Nissan and Mercury all co-existing beautifully together. There is yet hope for us all. 😊
Dorothy Cloud 5 years ago
I think it would be great. When we were a young family, that was the thing to do. We could afford it, the kids were free, and there was no baby sitter needed. It was a fantastic week-end thing to do!
Christine LaPorte 5 years ago
It's about time! Why did they do away with them in the first place!!
Tiny Dancer 5 years ago
Drive-in movies, drive-in concerts, zoo drive-throughs (our zoo is starting this today), museum drive-throughs, I'm sensing a definite trend here. Guess I'll need a car soon!
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#2
Foot-Operated Hand Sanitizer
Joannie Goulet 5 years ago
A gardening center where I live have a pedal operated hand washing station complete with watering cans to dispense soap. It's adorable.
KandiePrine 5 years ago
As a liberal, what we need are strong borders but not at our borders. What we need is to prevent Americans from being close to Americans. As someone with a liberal IQ, this makes sense.
Eden-Rose Huntsman 5 years ago
At first, I thought you were supposed to pump it with your foot, instead of a pedal...
Chris DiFonso 5 years ago
I did as well, and thought how impractical for many people
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#3
Food Truck Using Chutes To Maintain Distance
Rabbit Carrot 5 years ago
I want one of these in house. Just a random dude shooting food at me via a chute. Nom, nom.
Paper A 5 years ago
🤔Wondering the same thing. Maybe like prepay on an app, but I've never seen that for a food truck
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Of course, each state is lifting restrictions differently. So while some states allow people to go back to restaurants, offices, and places of worship in all counties, others are more careful about this.
For instance, the stay-at-home order in Alabama expired on April 24 and retail stores, hair salons, libraries, gyms, and bars are all reopened. However, California is going a different route by opting for regional reopenings. In California, since May 12, restaurants and shopping centers have been reopening bit by bit. But only in counties that meet the required criteria.
#4
Liquor Salad Bar
Ilir Ajdini 5 years ago
Can you give us more details about this? Like, in which city is it, the address, subway or bus-station... I mean, I like those prices, and so... 😉
Rabbit Carrot 5 years ago
Yuk, people are gonna be routing around in there. All those germs. No thanks.
#5
Bumper Tables To Keep Customers Social Distancing
Rabbit Carrot 5 years ago
How long before people start crashing into each other like bumper cars though.
Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago
So just get into a bumper table that a bunch of other people touched? I’m not that desperate to go out.
Megan McEwan 5 years ago
How do you get in it? Over or under? I'm so uncoordinated you KNOW I would hurt myself! 🤪
Sean Forrester 5 years ago
How many people run over the back of their legs, like with a shopping trolley.
#6
Starbucks With No Seating
wandile dludlu 5 years ago
How are hippies going to finish their teen mystery novels they have been working on for 3 years
Linda Johnson 5 years ago
where are we supposed to hook up our laptops to work/read/whatever?? no more free wi-fi???
Kathy Baylis 5 years ago
They need to make some of those lanes into no man’s land. Six feet means all around—-side to side as well as front and back.
Dorothy Cloud 5 years ago
The few times I tried to use a Starbucks, others were hogging up all the tables with their computers. I quit going.
Leslea Freeman 5 years ago
So now their line ups will be only over the hill any around the bend!
New York is doing things similarly to California by going for limited regional reopenings from May 15. The reopenings are limited to partial construction, manufacturing, and curbside retail but don’t include “major aspects of public life,” according to The New York Times. Beaches should also be reopening soon, but it’ll be a while before the state goes back to normal. New York has been especially hard-hit by Covid-19.
There have been 353k confirmed cases of the coronavirus in New York and 22.8k people have died. 195k of those infected were in New York City and nearly 15.8k of those who died lived there as well. The US has more than 1.58 million coronavirus cases in total and 301k people have recovered from the illness.
#7
Social Distancing Circles In Brooklyn
Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago
That’s cool but I don’t think it’s the long term future. When the pandemic ends, people will go back to how they were, just like after 1918 and swine flu.
Kerri Russ 5 years ago
True... but for now, it's necessary to get through this. Things won't be back to how they were for many months yet.
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Amanda Hunter 5 years ago
I like this, it stops people putting their lawn chairs and baskets right next to my spot.
Linda Johnson 5 years ago
AM I the only one who sees this as utterly ridiculous?? veers toward communism or something unAmerican.........."YOU may sit here.....we're watching you and listening to you.... we will observe your every move.......HEY YOU in circle 15....we heard what you said....you will be met by our gestapo in 1 minute..do not leave your circle !!!!....."
Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
I'm not scared of a virus. There are a thousand things that cpuld kill me in my old normal life. A car crash. Cancer. A mugger. Lightening. "The Big One" earthquake. And my mom is vulnerable enough that the common cold or flu has hospitalized her already many times in the past few years. We all live, and die, and we don't know when. So what? Be reasonably cautious, enjoy life. What scares me is the fact that our government is getting way too big. And most of the American people are too comfortable to mind.
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#8
Protection At A Nail Salon
#9
Social Distancing At The Gym
Jovita A 5 years ago
And who's cleaning equipment after each customer? Because people never do what they suppose to do.
LOttawa 5 years ago
To be on the safe side, clean it before you use them (as it should have always been).
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Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
That is nowhere near enough distance with heavy breathing people in an enclosed space.
Amanda Hunter 5 years ago
I wish they'd make the parking spaces in the lot like this, save getting scratched and dinged when parking at the gym.
Linda Johnson 5 years ago
I DO NOT believe anyone who is sick will show up at the gym for a workout....C'MON PEOPLE !!! THINK !!!!
Anna roberts 5 years ago
Except CDC says 35% of people have no symptoms, js.
Load More Replies... Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
Can people please stop wearing these black masks that make them look like dangerous ninjas? There are infinity other colors to choose from.
Evripidou Maria 5 years ago
i wouldnt feel safe in a gym. Heavy breathing makes the virus travel further distances and cmon who can workout with a mask on?
Linda Johnson 5 years ago
THIS IS RIDICULOUS !!! Sweating and heavy breathing behind a thick mask....gym Members will be passing out from Overdose of CO2 and Not being able to get in clean breaths of air....NEVER WORK !!!!
#10
Protection Of Fast Food Employees
J Rob 5 years ago
What is the point of this? I don't see how they could communicate through the plastic so the flap is unzipped and pushed down which eliminates any protection that the little tents would provide and no mask. Or maybe it is a type of raincoat?
Stick Man 5 years ago
Those are norm used as rain coats. Guess this manager thought they would be good protection except as you said, the flap is wide open.
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Mark Johanen 5 years ago
Is this about protecting from coronavirus or about doing the most useless and stupid stuff we can think of to keep people's mind's busy so they don't think about coronavirus?
Eric Elton 5 years ago
See, Hammer was far, far ahead of his time. A single pair of pants could instantly put 36 feet of distance between everyone. 😀
RitaGG 5 years ago
Supposed to be 110F here in Phoenix this week. I'm wondering what it's going to be like having to wear a mask. :-(
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#11
See-Through Barriers At A Bar
Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago
That’s nice but they have to wipe down every inch of the seating and table between guests
#12
Temparature Check At Universal Studios
Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago
I don’t see how people can do this and think it’s safe. This is dangerous and stupid.
CharliAnn Olney 5 years ago
And I suppose you are one of those panicky people who would prefer stay at home orders forever. Best way to control the population, isn't it?
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Liz Karsa 5 years ago
25-50% of all those infected with the virus are asymptomatic -- meaning they won't have temperatures. This is NOT a way to indicate if someone is healthy or not!
Heather Keedy Bateman 5 years ago
Asymptomatic for up to 14 days. Most will eventually have symptoms, and they typically worsen the second week after they initially appear.
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Patrick Larson 5 years ago
Temperature checks do almost nothing. People can incubate for 2 weeks without symptoms and still spread.
Weishaar Jamie 5 years ago
You can have the virus but not have a temperature. You can be a carrier for up to 14 days with no symptoms. This is pointless.
Linda Johnson 5 years ago
C'MON PEOPLE !!!! THINK about the last time you had a fever....did you gladly feel like walking around in the sun at Disneyland or Universal Studios...riding rides, .....I DON'T THINK SO.....
Itzel Anahi 5 years ago
Too much of a hassle for me to go out in this new world. Seems like it's going to be a lot of waiting in line. I already hate LA traffic so my introvert self is going to stay put lol
Dizzyaudiohh 5 years ago
Get ready for the second wave.. if there can be crowds like this right now at theme parks because they "temperature check" it's gonna spike again.
Rabbit Carrot 5 years ago
Everywhere should have this: malls, work places and most definitely schools.
Bobert Robertson 5 years ago
The person who downvoted you is most likely an American who "woke up in a free country"
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What do you think ?
Sterrinatu 5 years ago
This makes me sad, this isn't a world I want to live in. I truly hope we can move away from this one day.
Claire Mellusco 5 years ago
Clever, innovative, some probably a lot more effective than others but this is just so sad. Who wants to live in a world like this!
Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago
Don’t know why you got downvoted. This s**t is miserable and it sucks hard. I would rather stay at home than do this s**t and pretend it’s safe or normal. It’s dangerous and miserable. It’s not normal, and it’s not the way things were, and it’s not the way anyone would want to live. It’s extremely sad. I hope something changes soon and the vaccine comes out, or a really effective treatment, or the virus mutates into something weaker. I’m tired of not making money and even more tired of being too scared to do anything.
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Sean Harrison 5 years ago
Welcome to the USA, where making money and corporate profits are more important than people's lives.
Joran Quinten 5 years ago
All over the world businesses are reopening though.
Load More Replies... Mini Shnauzer 5 years ago
Unfortunately this is an economic dilemma. If we have no deaths from COVID-19, then the economy will crash. If we keep the economy running at full strength, so many people are going to suffer. The hard truth that no one really wants to say is that we have to find a balance.
BG 5 years ago
At Lowe's home improvement store, they have screens at the register with about a 4 inch gap at the bottom. Everything there is too big to place on the counter anyway, so the cashier has to come around with the handheld scanner and handle all of your items, then steps back to the register so you can hand them your cash.
Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
STOP SAYING "NEW NORMAL"! This better damn well be temporary. The human race has lived through even worse pandemics several times within the last 100 years and they didn't develop permanent social distancing. It's unhealthy to live in fear of each other and the world like this, and it's unnecessary. Suicide attempts have greatly increased, and I'd guess also agoraphobia (fear of going outside) and germophobia (fear of germs) will too if this keeps up long term.
Lara Mig 5 years ago
If we develop a vaccine, or the virus mutates to something less harmful, or we reduce R0 to less than one and let the virus die out, this will be temporary. If we let the virus become endemic, the way the US seems to be determined to do, and refuse to provide any income support or healthcare to people who get sick, yeah, this will be the "new normal." Can you keep your family afloat if you're incapacitated with COVID for a month? Got enough to pay the bills? Will you lose your job if you're too sick to work for too long?
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Anna 5 years ago
A lot of the things they're already doing in Sweden! Check out what's been done there!
Juririn 5 years ago
Not quite a good example Sweden if we look at the statistics 🤔
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SciFi Vortex 5 years ago (edited)
The worst thing about "social distancing" is that it has no effect at all against the MAIN means of the virus's transmission, by people touching things, then touching their faces. And promoting "social distancing" so much makes people forget about touching things. FAIL!
Marnie 5 years ago
No, droplets in the air are the main way, actually. There is more and more proof of that.
Load More Replies... Sterrinatu 5 years ago
This makes me sad, this isn't a world I want to live in. I truly hope we can move away from this one day.
Claire Mellusco 5 years ago
Clever, innovative, some probably a lot more effective than others but this is just so sad. Who wants to live in a world like this!
Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago
Don’t know why you got downvoted. This s**t is miserable and it sucks hard. I would rather stay at home than do this s**t and pretend it’s safe or normal. It’s dangerous and miserable. It’s not normal, and it’s not the way things were, and it’s not the way anyone would want to live. It’s extremely sad. I hope something changes soon and the vaccine comes out, or a really effective treatment, or the virus mutates into something weaker. I’m tired of not making money and even more tired of being too scared to do anything.
Load More Replies... Sean Harrison 5 years ago
Welcome to the USA, where making money and corporate profits are more important than people's lives.
Joran Quinten 5 years ago
All over the world businesses are reopening though.
Load More Replies... Mini Shnauzer 5 years ago
Unfortunately this is an economic dilemma. If we have no deaths from COVID-19, then the economy will crash. If we keep the economy running at full strength, so many people are going to suffer. The hard truth that no one really wants to say is that we have to find a balance.
BG 5 years ago
At Lowe's home improvement store, they have screens at the register with about a 4 inch gap at the bottom. Everything there is too big to place on the counter anyway, so the cashier has to come around with the handheld scanner and handle all of your items, then steps back to the register so you can hand them your cash.
Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
STOP SAYING "NEW NORMAL"! This better damn well be temporary. The human race has lived through even worse pandemics several times within the last 100 years and they didn't develop permanent social distancing. It's unhealthy to live in fear of each other and the world like this, and it's unnecessary. Suicide attempts have greatly increased, and I'd guess also agoraphobia (fear of going outside) and germophobia (fear of germs) will too if this keeps up long term.
Lara Mig 5 years ago
If we develop a vaccine, or the virus mutates to something less harmful, or we reduce R0 to less than one and let the virus die out, this will be temporary. If we let the virus become endemic, the way the US seems to be determined to do, and refuse to provide any income support or healthcare to people who get sick, yeah, this will be the "new normal." Can you keep your family afloat if you're incapacitated with COVID for a month? Got enough to pay the bills? Will you lose your job if you're too sick to work for too long?
Load More Replies... Anna 5 years ago
A lot of the things they're already doing in Sweden! Check out what's been done there!
Juririn 5 years ago
Not quite a good example Sweden if we look at the statistics 🤔
Load More Replies... SciFi Vortex 5 years ago (edited)
The worst thing about "social distancing" is that it has no effect at all against the MAIN means of the virus's transmission, by people touching things, then touching their faces. And promoting "social distancing" so much makes people forget about touching things. FAIL!
Marnie 5 years ago
No, droplets in the air are the main way, actually. There is more and more proof of that.
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