The Washington Post reports today on the effect of a coronavirus outbreak on Tangier Island:
“Across the United States, the pandemic has divided people. Here it has united them. As Americans elsewhere argue over mask mandates, business closures and vaccines, Tangier has carried out a lockdown stricter than those in many large liberal cities. Face coverings are not only required in public spaces indoors; their use outdoors is widespread.
“Despite their support for a president who has flouted the guidance of public-health experts, Tangier residents have achieved what many communities have not: voluntary and near-universal adherence to social distancing guidelines. The island’s one school and two churches have closed, as have most businesses.”
Juanita Townsend says
I really missed goin over to Tangier this past summer. But I completely understand. We go over on Steven Thomas boat every summer. May all Tangierians be safe and happy holidays. Maybe next year we’ll visit
Lady Nikkitron says
Good, smart people! Always better be safe than sorry or dead. I hope to one day to go back and visit this unique and special place again, but I especially hope that we can help save it too… It’s worth it. The government needs to dump money in the right places. Save history, culture and people.