“Having experienced the COVID-19 virus first-hand, I unfortunately can understand the traumatic effect it can have. While I do not want to see anyone go through what I had to go through, this mandate is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We need to take a step back and look at the current data, county by county. Positivity rates and stresses on health care systems should be considered, allowing these counties to make their own decisions based on what the local data reflects.”