Zod said:

What I don't get is if this is successful, and closing everything down slows it down... doesn't this mean we'll be dealing with it for month and months?  So many decisions are for 2 weeks to 6 weeks... but it would seem if those actions work, it could go on a very long while.. of which I wonder how long it can go on for before people go nuts.

It's all about flattening the curve as a measure to slow the infection rate down.  This is hugely important right now because there just aren't enough health care workers or health care resources to deal with a high curve.  A "hihg curve" means a lot of people getting sick at the same time.  Social distancing and isolating lowers the curve meaning fewer people being sick at the same time.  Yes, that does mean a longer curve/ longer time, but with less people sick at the same time allowing health services to keep up with the need for care.  There are several videos about this on line.  Easy to find with Google and the concept makes a lot of sense.

brianlux said:

dignin said:

Go to Your Local Pub': While Experts Call for Social Distancing, Rep. Devin Nunes Advises People to Leave Their Homes

https://time.com/5803470/devin-nunes-coronavirus-covid-19/

Because Nunes says so.  Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.  Got it.   

This virus obviously makes it easier to spot idiots. 

Last night the Governor of Oklahoma tweeted from a resturant with his kids encouraging people to get out... Then deleted it, today he declared state of emergency after positive tests starting popping up at the Universities and those cities declared emergencies..  - ... assclown....

Went to shop rite tonight around 9 pm to avoid the crowds.  Got pretty much everything g except Bread was pretty much wiped out.  Toilet paper and paper towels:

Smellyman said:

Another Republican Deplorable.  Former Congressman and Lt. Governor of Florida.

His vacation was ruined!

static111 said:

Is there a point in the crisis where the decision will have to be made to return to normal even at the expense of people at risk to the virus.  How long can people be expected to sit and take financial hits? I don’t mean stock market swings I mean people actually not getting paychecks. I have zero faith that the government will take care of the long term financial needs of the people if this stretches out too long.  

brianlux said:

Zod said:

What I don't get is if this is successful, and closing everything down slows it down... doesn't this mean we'll be dealing with it for month and months?  So many decisions are for 2 weeks to 6 weeks... but it would seem if those actions work, it could go on a very long while.. of which I wonder how long it can go on for before people go nuts.

Despite my many hours working at a health library, I'm not a health care expert but here's what makes sense to me:

It's all about flattening the curve as a measure to slow the infection rate down.  This is hugely important right now because there just aren't enough health care workers or health care resources to deal with a high curve.  A "hihg curve" means a lot of people getting sick at the same time.  Social distancing and isolating lowers the curve meaning fewer people being sick at the same time.  Yes, that does mean a longer curve/ longer time, but with less people sick at the same time allowing health services to keep up with the need for care.  There are several videos about this on line.  Easy to find with Google and the concept makes a lot of sense.

For this exact reason they are not closing Australian schools but practicing social distancing. My daughter came home today and said they are not allowed to touch each other and all ball sports and contact games are banned. All assemblies and gatherings banned and staggering lunchtimes to limit contact. Also mainly keeping them open to keep kids in one place instead of in the community and to keep health care workers in their jobs. If anyone tests positive at school then they will shut that school down. They like America are trying curve the spike but NSW alone is now at 171 and they have tested thousands today so expect a lot more in coming days. They are saying it will escalate quickly so expect more bans within days. States are declaring a health emergency one by one which gives them power to shut down anything they want. Bans are increasing state by state by the hour with new rules enforced. Anyone breaching the 14 day isolation rule when landing in Australia will be hit with massive fines and jail time with each state differing punishment.

Saltzy23 said:

Seeing that Vegas is closed and they are shutting down all NYC restaurants except for pick up and delivery just put a shiver down my spine.

This is fucking surreal.

You haven’t seen anything yet

Spiritual_Chaos said:

The government presents a historic crisis package on Monday to protect jobs and businesses in the country. The measures may amount to as much as SEK 300 billion.

The government is introducing, among other things, a new system for short-term work where the cost to the companies is reduced by more than half, but the employees are allowed to retain 90 percent of the salary.

The government also announces that the state now takes over the full sick pay costs from the companies for two months.

"It is incredibly important that those who feel ill stay at home," says Liberals' economic policy spokesman Mats Persson.

The measure is expected to cost several billions each month.

Companies should also be given the right to postpone the payment of tax for up to one year. It can provide up to 300 billion in reinforcement to the companies.

- This is a unique situation for the Swedish economy, says Magdalena Andersson.

"We want today's message that as many companies as possible should go through this crisis," she continues.

The government has already announced that it will be delayed on waiting day and will be responsible for sick pay on the first day of sick leave. New legislation has also been introduced for short-term work, in order to avoid large-scale notification.

According to the finance minister, there is no doubt that what we now see will have major consequences for the economy. Economists have warned that the corona crisis may be the worst economic downturn since the depression in the 1930s.

- It is clear that the corona virus will have significant negative effects on jobs and the economy and many of them we already see, says Magdalena Andersson.

- It's just as well to be clear, Sweden has a heavy and stressful time ahead of us.

My restaurant is closed for at least 2 weeks..waiting our government to announced help..

Thoughts_Arrive said:

There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus.

There is some limited evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline can help people recover more quickly from the common cold. However, regularly rinsing the nose has not been shown to prevent respiratory infections."