Current Covid Situation | OBX Connection Message Board (2024)

Date Posted: 9/20/2021 8:26 AM

Thank you in advance for any replies.

Buckeye Gal

Date Posted: 9/20/2021 8:42 AM

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Date Posted: 9/20/2021 9:03 AM

Friends were down last week and mentioned that a number of restaurants had limited hours and would have several days closed.

Date Posted: 9/20/2021 9:13 AM

Date Posted: 9/20/2021 9:19 AM

Thanks Tim! Sounds similar to where we live. Most of the hospitalizations here are with Delta and unvaccinated people.[/QUOTE

Keep living in fear over something that has the same likelihood of killing you as a lighting strike.

While getting an electrical shock won't kill you, like lightning, it is still an unpleasant experience that is best avoided if possible.

Date Posted: 9/20/2021 9:40 AM

Thanks Tim! Sounds similar to where we live. Most of the hospitalizations here are with Delta and unvaccinated people.[/QUOTE

Keep living in fear over something that has the same likelihood of killing you as a lighting strike. I really don't care who responds to my comment. I'm not going to get into it with all the TV watchers. After 2 years of this BS you would think people would get it by now. BTW , don't drive your car either because you are far more likely to die in a car accident that from Covid. Just stay home in fear and react just like they want you to.

No where did the OP say or show that she was living in fear. I took it that she was gathering information so she could make an informed decision.

Date Posted: 9/20/2021 9:40 AM

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Date Posted: 9/20/2021 12:06 PM

Date Posted: 9/20/2021 12:20 PM

Beach Farmer - give it a rest. If you think all this is a lie - shame on you but I will not try to convince you otherwise. We all are weary of the discussion and the arguments. There were valid questions asked about the Outer Banks and what is happening there. Lets stick to that!

Amen GL....just answer the question (if you know it) posed by the OP. No need for a sermon about your beliefs.

Date Posted: 9/20/2021 2:30 PM

One thing to remember is to have patience when you go out for dinner. Yes, it takes longer to get a drink and food, but I watched the staff’s and they are working their butts off. I saw a few people throwing tantrums because they didn’t get waited on right away. It’s unfortunate how impatient we Americans are.

Ditto this. Fish Heads (a really fun place to visit) is completely outside (it's on a pier). The staff had to post a sign reminding patrons that the staff has no control over the weather and to please not take out weather-related frustrations on the staff.

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Date Posted: 9/20/2021 11:07 PM

Is there a Doctor in the house?
(And no, Aliphatic, you're not a real Doctor...)

I am. Not a physician, though.

Date Posted: 9/21/2021 8:38 AM

Date Posted: 9/21/2021 8:55 AM

I second Fish Heads for an outdoor meal.

Date Posted: 9/21/2021 6:09 PM

Beach Farmer - give it a rest. If you think all this is a lie - shame on you but I will not try to convince you otherwise. We all are weary of the discussion and the arguments. There were valid questions asked about the Outer Banks and what is happening there. Lets stick to that!

Yup, we can't all live in the woods/ICW/RVs, or plomp ourselves on the beach and fish, with minimal social interaction, independent OBX Marlboro men and women, camping out on the OBX with Jeffersonian ideals that we are entitled,

What a boost to the economy that would be, if it worked!

Sit on a pole and fish on the OBX to solve COVID and the economy? There's a solution!

What would the number of those created jobs be if we isolate and withdraw to the ICW or fishing on the beach, or RVs?

Last I checked, positivity rate in Dare County was something like 23%. I'd be cautious if you're vaccinated, Buckeye Gal; I would stay away if you're not vaccinated.

Ocean Blue, are we already at the deaths from the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic? About 679,000 deaths in the US now from COVID? My God, how is this possible?

Date Posted: 9/21/2021 7:06 PM

I hate crowds and this is the case well before 2020 hit, so I avoid any crowded places. It was much more crowded than I'm used to. It didn't hamper my enjoyment at all though. Go, have fun, shop and buy local as much as you can.

Date Posted: 9/21/2021 7:12 PM

1. Did not notice any shortages. We shopped at The Red and White and at Connors. No problems finding the few things we wanted.
2. This is one area where there is a big change. Most places were short staffed and it was noticeable. It was hit or miss on if some place would be open or closed. Sunday was just about impossible to find a restaurant open. Monday wasn't much better. Plan to be able to switch to take out or making dinner at home on any given day. I think not having the J1's really hurt.
3. Can't comment on this as I didn't look for that information.
4. We were in Hatteras Village 2 weeks ago. We were able to do everything we wanted too, safely. Mask usage down there was probably 30-70 (used-didn't) in most places unless the place stated mask required, then the majority were masked. Very few places required masks though.

I hate crowds and this is the case well before 2020 hit, so I avoid any crowded places. It was much more crowded than I'm used to. It didn't hamper my enjoyment at all though. Go, have fun, shop and buy local as much as you can.

Positivity rate when you and I were there, John, was 23%, or thereabouts. Not safe for those who were unvaccinated and social.

Date Posted: 9/21/2021 7:28 PM

Otherwise, come on down, the water is still warm for swimming in Hatteras and the mullet are thick in the breakers......

Full disclosure: I have no rental property investments nor do I benefit financially from the tourism/hospitality industry and I am not a Realtor (trademark).

Date Posted: 9/21/2021 7:35 PM

Positivity rate when you and I were there, John, was 23%, or thereabouts. Not safe for those who were unvaccinated and social.

Minus wearing masks, this is a pretty normal SOP for me. Pretty much the same as it is here in Buck County, PA.

Date Posted: 9/21/2021 7:36 PM

Crotch is right. It would be safer to stay away. It's very risky even if you are vaccinated. Even with 65% of the population of Dare County vaccinated the positive cases of those that get tested is increasing.....and the number of breakthrough cases is approaching 20%. It may be best to wait until the FDA and the pharmacological companies sort out the details of the remuneration agreement for the third jab or booster. Until then safe stay at home, have the doorman bring your meals up to your condo and wait for the new improved super duper power booster vaccine to become available.

Otherwise, come on down, the water is still warm for swimming in Hatteras and the mullet are thick in the breakers......

Full disclosure: I have no rental property investments nor do I benefit financially from the tourism/hospitality industry and I am not a Realtor (trademark).

Of course, lowlife. Marlboro man on the beach. Good luck with your beach goofiness

Date Posted: 9/21/2021 7:41 PM

Positivity rate when you and I were there, John, was 23%, or thereabouts. Not safe for those who were unvaccinated and social.

I'm not going to get into any Covid arguments, but I disagree with your last sentence. I was able to do anything I wanted and my vaccination status had nothing to do with it. I see no reason why others would not be able to do the same. We ate out twice, both times outdoors. We were on the beach a lot. We avoided crowded shops and did a lot of driving around. We wore mask where needed.

Minus wearing masks, this is a pretty normal SOP for me. Pretty much the same as it is here in Buck County, PA.

Wrong, John. Look it up.

Date Posted: 9/21/2021 7:51 PM

Wrong, John. Look it up.

Dare County is pretty big. Hatteras Island is a very small portion of it. Most of Dare County is on the mainland and even there I'd have no issues visiting.