the only exceptions for gatherings of 25 or more people are weddings, funerals, memorials, and religious and political activities such as protests. Some also argue against the efficiency of mask mandates across the world. The constant readjusting of our masks leads to possible contamination because our hands touch our face. These controversies lead us to question the rules and precautions and if they really are effective against the virus. Not only are these shutdowns effecting schools and economy, but they are also affecting people as well. The quarantine has caused a host of problems including an increase in divorces, depression, and anxiety. It has affected the well-being and social relationships of people and the ability to interact with the world around us. Despite these hardships, we all must make sure to do our part whether it is sanitizing, social distancing, or ordering online. These small actions, even if you do not notice, will help others as well as yourself, and hopefully result in an end to this pandemic.
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