In this first phase of opening up Colorado, I had two very different experiences at local businesses.
I had an appointment at Durango Dermatology. As soon as I parked, employees approached me, wearing masks.
While I remained in my car, they checked me in, took my temperature and asked if I had any coronavirus symptoms. Then I waited in my car for the doctor.
When she was ready, a masked assistant escorted me straight to the examination room. Everyone wore a mask throughout the appointment, as did I.
The message I got was that my safety – along with the safety of everyone who works at Durango Dermatology – matters.
Today, I went to pick up my car. There were six employees in the auto service area. I had to walk by all of them to get to my service rep.
The first man pulled a bandanna up when I approached.
None of the others wore masks, and there was no way to stay six feet away from them.
During the transaction – talking with them about the car, looking through the paperwork, signing it and running the credit card – none of the employees wore masks.
I did.
I wear a mask to protect others. I’m 73, a member of the demographic with higher death rates from this pandemic.
Doesn’t the auto service department care whether their customers live or die?
Claire RainesDurango
