WVU students’ return raises concern among readers.
Last week, health officials from Marion County recommended avoiding Monongalia County—in the throes, at the time, of a coronavirus surge. Since then, we heard from more than 100 readers who mostly aren’t feeling so hot about the return of 24,000 WVU students between August 1 and the first day of class on August 19.
The majority of respondents—42 percent—believe the risk associated with the students’ return is too great. They might be right, especially since three-quarters of recent COVID infections in Mon County are in college-aged individuals.
40 percent of respondents aren’t feeling much better, reporting they don’t believe students will wear masks or practice social distancing. Only 12 percent say they feel okay about the students’ return—if they follow the guidelines. A mere 5 percent feel good about the students’ return, given that our businesses need the boost.
Well, they’re coming back, whether you like it or not.
Concise, clear language and well-composed, Ms. Jordan. Facts are facts, we will be in much greater danger of exposure here in Morgantown, WV in just about one month.