To our state and local leaders -

We urge you to support measures that will allow our economy to safely reopen and will protect our health. While much remains to be learned about the transmission of Covid-19, we already know that there are effective measures that can be taken. We can learn from the experience of other states, some of which have been forced to close down for the second time.

Research and COMMON SENSE both tell us that we should wear masks and social distance in public places. These are not extreme measures and are similar to other protective rules we accept, such as seatbelt use.

Please provide the leadership we need and urge all Idahoans to take care of their neighbors and let us get back to work. You shoulder the responsibility to ACT in a public health crisis. (Sandpoint Reader, July 2, 2020, https://bit.ly/SRarticleCovid). (Governor, city mayors, health districts and the Department of Health and Welfare have the authority to impose restrictions in a public health crisis)

We ask you to :
- use your authority to promote use of masks and social distancing;
- initiate a comprehensive public awareness campaign to provide accurate information and promote the above.