Imagine the potential psychological and human toll if this shutdown continues indefinitely, writes Sen. Johnson for usatodayopinion.
to it. Can you imagine the panic if those mortality statistics were attributed to a new virus and reported nonstop?
Social distancing polices make sense because no one wants to overwhelm our health care system to the point of failure. Social distancing should continue until this outbreak is under control. Nonetheless, much of our economy must stay open to provide life’s basic necessities. Rather than announcing general shutdowns and drawing up lists of “essential” business that can remain open, let’s draw up lists of “nonessential” businesses that pose a risk for coronavirus spread.
A commonsense approach would be to keep those shut down and to provide financial support to their employees, and the businesses or organizations themselves, so they can reopen and rehire when the threat subsides.If you can't see this reader poll, please refresh your page.
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