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Originally Posted by Mr. V
I WILL change my out in public habits, especially immediately after the restrictions are lifted, and probably for six or more months after that.
The big fear of course is that once social distancing etc. is lifted people will once again mix freely, and those who still are infected will infect others: hello, round two.
But what else can you do?
I'll tell you: the safest thing to do is to keep restrictions in effect until a truly viable vaccine is developed, and we've all been inoculated with it: only then should the restrictions be lifted.
But I understand the pressure to get "back to normal" is intense, but most politicians are weak, venal creatures who will bow to the prevailing winds to ensure reelection.
"We have met the enemy, and it is us." -- Pogo
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I would hope that as we start to reopen the businesses (at least those that have survived the forced closing) that face masks ( and gloves if applicable) are available for anybody who feels they need it in the workplace. Those with pre-existing medical conditions or who are over 60 will need to take extra precautions as each person sees fit. Social distancing will likely remain for a bit - as much as it can - in the workplace and retail. Start reopening sooner than later to save as many businesses and livelihoods as possible.
As for a vaccine - that could take up to 6 months or so. And by that time will the virus have mutated? Then what -- we start this all over again? Round two may be inevitable, no matter how much we try to prevent it.
As we've seen in the last several days US citizens are growing weary of being told to continue to sacrifice -- more and more are protesting as they want to go back to work and make money so they can pay their rent or mortgage, feed their families, keep their vehicles, etc. Many are rightfully concerned that the rights they've so freely given up this last month will not return - and that possibility is frightening.
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