Trump Wants Coronavirus Shutdown to End by Easter — Will It?

re: Trump Wants Coronavirus Shutdown to End by Easter — Will It?

Almond — 3/27/2020 2:07:50 AM

I agree with Trump on this. I would also LIKE to see the end by Easter. However, that does not mean it will happen. We cannot even start counting days in isolation until everyone is on the same page and in sync. This would have ended much sooner with stricter controls, inc. closing supermarkets. There are far too many people as part of "the critical infrastructure" moving about and having contact with others.

For an orderly recovery, people need to be back to work by planting time. I think we will learn to live with this virus for quite a while.

re: Trump Wants Coronavirus Shutdown to End by Easter — Will It?

rrealrose — 3/26/2020 9:05:07 AM

Quick share - last night stumbled across an article from an expert virologist's presentation at Caltech, his alma mater, not mainstreamed or politicized. Someone posted this on Twitter upset by conflicting content in President's latest tweets - read and make your own decision: www.caltech.edu/.../tip-iceberg-virologist-david-ho-bs-74-speaks-about-covid-19 - makes more sense to me.

re: Trump Wants Coronavirus Shutdown to End by Easter — Will It?

athlete — 3/26/2020 3:07:34 AM

It is totally unrealistic and dangerous to target Easter as the day on which life should be back to normal. The corona infection is on a steep acceleration slope in the US right now. People who are getting infected today will be close to their most infectious days by Easter. So, how can a government official even think about Easter as a target date to get life back to normal, let alone mention that to the public?

Yes, there will be people who will suffer serious mental issues as a result of not having money to provide for their family. In some cases, this may also lead to suicides, which, of course, is a very sad thing. However, this can be prevented (relatively easily) by the government by handing out money to citizens. Wishing and saying that the corona pandemic should go away before Easter is totally unrealistic. It is time that government officials start to rely on science based analyses and advice.

re: Trump Wants Coronavirus Shutdown to End by Easter — Will It?

Brian1 — 3/26/2020 12:52:19 AM

The sooner we stop the viral transmission, the more likely we're safe by Easter. We need to take social distancing seriously. Hopefully, if the shutdown ends too soon, we can still telecommute.

During self-isolation, I exercise with a magnetic trainer and do resistance training. We can also do household chores or take up a hobby to stay busy. I'm learning 3D printing, which kept me busy.

Even with no one around outside, we're taking a risk by going out. There's a possibility of spreading the virus on crosswalk push-buttons. The last time I went out, a customer leaving a market passed me clearly within six feet so stay safe!