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All Bizniz
Tough sled ahead indeed.
Well, it is my opinion that the hysteria has died down, but unfortunately, 6-8 weeks later, things are not "under control", because we haven't been able to follow up the lock down with a robust program of testing, isolating and contact tracing as was recommended by the medical/scientific community.
The basis of my opinion at the time, that you've referenced, was the assumption that the powers that be would've somewhat faithfully followed "doctors orders"! .... Oh well... lol
Btw, it was no accident that I used language such as SHOULD, HOPE, WISH in talking about this previously. (See posts #25, 27,29,etc)
"Under Control" : Lifting the lock down, and managing the situation effectively from that point on, so that people (and the economy) are not unduly anxious about their health, safety and security.
Doctor's don't care about the economy or economic damage, which can have devastating effects on human lives too (including deaths). That aside, my only question is regarding this:
"robust program of testing, isolating and contact tracing as was recommended by the medical/scientific community."
Do you really believe this country of 330 million will all be willing to line up and accept testing and contact tracing? There's a huge don't tread on me crowd in this country. I just don't see everyone agreeing to a nationwide testing and tracing program. A lot of people don't trust the government and quite frankly seeing how a global viral pandemic has become politicized, I can't say I blame them.