Navigating COVID-19 with Common Sense in Sheboygan County

COVID-19 is once again on the rise in Sheboygan County, with recent data showing an uptick in hospitalizations. As we enter the fall season, a time when cases of the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 tend to increase, it’s crucial that we approach the situation with common sense and empathy.

For the past three years, we’ve been living with this virus, and now a new variant is on the horizon. Fall in Wisconsin often brings illness, but it’s time to come together as a community and make thoughtful choices.

Respecting Mask Choices
Whether you choose to wear a mask or not, your decision is respected here. Let’s be understanding of one another’s choices and embrace a spirit understanding.

Embracing Vaccine Choices
The decision to get a booster shot is a personal one. Whether you opt for it or not, your choice is honored. Let’s encourage a culture of respect for individual vaccination decisions.

Empowering Educational Choices
As we reflect on the lessons of 2020-21, it’s evident that our children bore a heavy burden when schools closed. The toll it took on their education, social development, and access to extracurricular activities was profound and, in some cases, continues to affect them. We believe in keeping schools open, with the option for parents to decide what’s best for their children – whether it’s in-person learning or remote education. Attending school with a mask or without a mask is a decision that parents should be able to make based on their preferences and concerns. Let’s prioritize the well-being and choices of our families as we move forward.

Supporting Local Businesses
Local businesses are the backbone of our community. They should have the autonomy to make decisions that suit their unique circumstances. Let’s refrain from undue government interference and support our local entrepreneurs.

Respecting Personal Rights
As we face the reality of increasing cases, it’s essential to respect personal rights and choices. Mandates are not the solution; people should have the freedom to make decisions regarding COVID-19.

Take Back Sheboygan County advocates for a common-sense approach as we move into the fall and beyond. COVID-19 may be here to stay, but that doesn’t mean we can’t live our lives in the way we choose. It’s all about empowering individuals to make their own decisions rather than imposing mandates. The power lies in choice, and together, we can navigate these challenging times.