Well, it's nice to see that Trump has finally recommended that face masks be worn by everyone (still not a Federal mandate) but that's a little too late
Over 4 million confirmed case and 144,304 deaths have been recorded in the United States, according to data attained as of today
As the numbers climb, more than 150 prominent US medical experts, scientists, teachers, nurses and others have signed a letter to political leaders urging them to shut down the country and start over to contain the surging coronavirus pandemic.
"Right now we are on a path to lose more than 200,000 American lives by November 1st. Yet, in many states people can drink in bars, get a haircut, eat inside a restaurant, get a tattoo, get a massage, and do myriad other normal, pleasant, but non-essential activities," the letter said.
School openings are of paramount concern, with good reason, seeing as they really are a driving force in this Nations economic stability, coupled with the ability of parents being able to work & the educational needs of the students.
The resurgence in cases, and likely ongoing presence of the virus, has ignited debate about how to proceed with the new school year.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday that the state will delay in-person learning through at least Labor Day as cases break records in the state.
By contrast, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said his state will introduce a plan to reopen schools Tuesday (Go teach a class motherfucker & die)
"Our kids need to be in school because kids not only academically are suffering, emotionally, mental health.... There are a number of working families who need for their children to be in school so they can continue to work. There's a lot of reasons why schools can be and should be open. So long as we do that in a way that protects teachers and protects students at the same time we believe we can do," Lee said.
New guidance from the CDC is strongly in favor of sending students back to the classroom, saying that available evidence shows that coronavirus does not possess as great a risk to children. With the services and instruction offered in school, the CDC guidance said virtual learning can be a disadvantage to American students.
"It can lead to severe learning loss, and the need for in-person instruction is particularly important for students with heightened behavioral needs," the CDC statement said.
You know what, my wife is a K2 teacher with 27 students all of which have the possibility of contracting/spreading COVID-19 in the existing class room environment , not only to their families/others but too herself and our family.
And one argument the idiots use is that children aren't as badly affected, they recover, but they sure as shit can transmit it
This is bullshit
This is when the government has to accept the fact that life is/never will be the same until a vaccine is developed
Just take some cash from weapons development/the Wall/tax breaks for corporations & extend un-employment for as long as it takes to achieve a vaccine.
Trump & the Republicans never gave a fuck about debt for the last four years & now is not the time too talk shit about how we can't afford it
Most places should have never reopened in US - you're right, this is bullshit. Many were not ready (cases still climbing and no one in masks) and now the problem is so out of control I'm not sure shutting down will even work. It should give much needed relief on the hospital systems - if people actually stay home. Without widespread financial assistance for those not working, people will never accept guidelines and staying home.
That's why the US reopened unprepared..these same people begging to open were the first protestors out in public, and it's hypocritical to talk shit about protestors out now for human rights. "Terrorists" yes, but not "protestors." In my area yesterday the hospitals had 2 ICU beds open. Louder for the back - TWO. Population 150k.. seems like a bad day for a car wreck.
How hard is it to just stay home or wear masks in public if you must go? The US has no type of organized informational system for contact tracing, and clearly no leadership. All we have to keep us safe is us, and what we choose to do..
There is plenty of places that played this right and are enjoying their summers right now with family and friends. Great example, Taiwan. I have a friend there livin her best life.. 100 miles from China. Shut down schools for 2 weeks in February. 24 million people, 450ish cases, 7 deaths. After Sars, they were smart. They made a plan: Command center, stockpiled protective gear, educated people, contact tracing, worked together as a community to stop it in its tracks. Simply put, adequate leadership!
Fun fact: Obama had a pandemic plan where "novel coronaviruses" just like this were flagged for higher concern. "Playbook for Early Response to High-Consequence Emerging Infectious Disease Threats and Biological Incidents.” Trump disregarded this playbook because.. you know.. "Obama." Trumps pride will always come before the American people. This 69 page book provided the guidance we needed. I guess we can't expect an arrogant leader who doesn't read his morning briefing to read a 69 page National Security Council guidebook, before or during a worldwide pandemic.
Of course schools should be closed, any one who thinks otherwise imo is delusional and underplaying the risk to all adult teachers, counselors, maintenance workers, etc. Not to mention implying that ANY children's lives are apparently considered expendable.
Look around.. how many high risk people are in your life? Do you expect those people to isolate at home for years? Studies have proven over and over that up to 40% of positive cases are asymptomatic. That means those folks were likely walking around living normal lives while infecting grandma, and cousin Susan who has diabetes..
Trump is a lunatic, and if you didn't know it before - he has surely showed you in the handling of this crisis. We are going through times unseen in my 40 years - so while trump has been injecting disinfectant, I've been researching facts & science.
Republicans and debt...lol ikr. I feel politicians will never do what's right when it comes to financials. They are gonna double down and let many die behind these idiotic ideas and guidance. More than 150 prominent US medical experts, scientists, teachers, nurses, signed a letter urging to shut down again. The problem with that is so many citizens won't stand for it. I see utter chaos in our near future. I hope not, but that's the fork in the road we are headed towards.
If I sound a bit pissed off it's because I am. It's personal and I'm tired of this shit. Let's do what needs to be done, to stop the spread and save lives. Do better
Sorry for my book
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