Most recent public comments by Lily Hagberg https://nowcomment.com/users/77738 https://nowcomment.com/documents/191038?scroll_to=1811883 https://nowcomment.com/documents/191038?scroll_to=1811883 exactly as the article states, migrating from a highly populated area to a more rural less populated area is going to do nothing to keep you safer from the virus. The only reasonable way to protect yourself is to take the necessary measures government officials are calling for; stay inside. Nevertheless people are still selfishly making the decision to flee their hometowns and take shelter in rural Maine, this is and example of intraregional migration Thu, 16 Apr 2020 22:54:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/191038?scroll_to=1811857 https://nowcomment.com/documents/191038?scroll_to=1811857 Maine has been seeing an influx of people since Coronavirus has started, this is due to the fact that people see it as a safe place to go; less population equals less cases right? This jump in population is an example of absorption; The gain of population due to migration over time. Thu, 16 Apr 2020 22:44:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/191038?scroll_to=1811837 https://nowcomment.com/documents/191038?scroll_to=1811837 The idea of an area or state with minimal cases of Covid-19 could be seen as a pull factor; a reason people would want to travel to that area. That becomes an issue when too many people travel and create a problem, the best thing to do in an unexpected situation like this is to stay home and limit your contact with others. Thu, 16 Apr 2020 22:39:29 -0400