To the Editor:

Re “‘The Woman in Michigan’ Is Right in the Middle of It All” (news article, April 19):

The selfish protesters in Michigan and elsewhere demanding that restrictions on businesses and public gatherings be lifted insult not only political leaders seeking to protect the public health, but also the army of health professionals valiantly fighting to keep a lid on this pandemic.

My fellow nurses and other front-line workers took up the challenge without any questioning, just as they did in Vietnam, during the AIDS crisis and during countless natural disasters. I could not be prouder of all of them as they risk their lives to serve in America’s latest time of need.

And so I am outraged to see political interests — including President Trump — egging on these calls to “open up” the nation and put even more health workers and average citizens at risk. I will not forget the face of that young woman holding a placard stating, “We will not comply.” How dare she demand a “right” to endanger countless lives!

Are we really all in this together? Apparently not.

Patricia Ford-Roegner

Newtown Square, Pa.

To the Editor:

It’s time to come out again. We can do this safely if we wear a mask in close venues, maintain social distancing, practice good hygiene, carry a set of gloves and refrain from personal touching of any kind. Until a vaccine is available, this is the new normal.