The country is slowly starting to reopen, and this week almost all states will begin the process of
reopening. For all states not everything will be opened the same because of population and number of
cases, but businesses and public places such as beaches, gyms, and parks will reopen in many states.
“More than 45 states by Sunday will have relaxed restrictions on some combination of businesses,
services or parks,”(CNN). Part of the lift of restrictions has been based on getting people working again.
This April the U.S has lost 20.5 million jobs according to the government. As it does seem good to be
reopening and getting people to work again it is also very concerning to people. “More than two-thirds of
Americans -- 68% -- are concerned about their states being reopened too quickly, according to a new poll from Pew Research Center,”(CNN). Reopening also risks another wave of the virus, and we won’t know about it until two to
three weeks later when symptoms kick in. Dr. Anthony Fauci member of the White House Coronavirus
Task Force said that if we lifted boundaries the virus could come back and we would be in the “same boat
that we were a few weeks ago.” There is definitely a concern throughout the country, and many think it is
too soon to reopen.
reopening. For all states not everything will be opened the same because of population and number of
cases, but businesses and public places such as beaches, gyms, and parks will reopen in many states.
“More than 45 states by Sunday will have relaxed restrictions on some combination of businesses,
services or parks,”(CNN). Part of the lift of restrictions has been based on getting people working again.
This April the U.S has lost 20.5 million jobs according to the government. As it does seem good to be
reopening and getting people to work again it is also very concerning to people. “More than two-thirds of
Americans -- 68% -- are concerned about their states being reopened too quickly, according to a new poll from Pew Research Center,”(CNN). Reopening also risks another wave of the virus, and we won’t know about it until two to
three weeks later when symptoms kick in. Dr. Anthony Fauci member of the White House Coronavirus
Task Force said that if we lifted boundaries the virus could come back and we would be in the “same boat
that we were a few weeks ago.” There is definitely a concern throughout the country, and many think it is
too soon to reopen.
1. Do you think that it is too soon for states like Georgia and Texas to start reopening?
2. Do you think all states should have been required to open at the same time?
3. Are the states that are open putting people in other states at risk?
4. Assuming that there is likely not to be a vaccine for over a year, would you be comfortable going
into movie theaters, sports stadiums, restaurants, and other public places?
Yes I do think it is too soon for states like Georgia and Texas to start reopening especially since now it is expected that the death rate will go up drastically in June. I think it’s okay for some essential places to reopen but no places that are not essential. I think that a second wave of Coronavirus will hit those places because we still haven’t found a treatment that can help with it. This is going to cause hospitals to be overwhelmed with patients and it’s going to put many hospital workers in danger because now Coronavirus is going to spread even more since those states are opening up again.
ReplyDeleteI don’t think that all states should open at the same time because some states have way more cases of Coronavirus than others and just shouldn’t open yet. Not all states will be ready to reopen at the same time because Covid-19 hit some states earlier than others and some states worse than others. For example, Covid-19 did not hit West Virginia and New York the same way therefore New York should not reopen at the same time as West Virginia. States that are dealing with Corona better than others should reopen before other states that have it more severely.
If states that are opening up again are allowing their citizens to travel to other states that are not yet reopened, then yes, they’re putting people in danger. The states that are reopening should not allow their citizens to enter states that are not opened yet because those citizens have probably been exposed to Covid-19 in those reopened states and they would be spreading it to the other states, hence, putting them in danger. I believe that they could be putting other states at risk but it could be prevented.
No, I would not be comfortable because anyone in those public places could be infected and I would have no idea and would be at risk of being sick. The only way as of now to slow down the spread of Covid-19 is to stay home and not risk getting yourself and other people sick. The incubation period can be up to 14 days so it’s difficult to know when you have te virus.
1. I do not think it is too soon for states to partially open up their economies in states that have not been hit very hard by the virus. More than 30 million Americans are out of work and don’t have any income and many of those people have families to feed. If people stay 6 feet apart, wear a mask, and stay home when sick then I think it is okay if some businesses reopen. On the other hand I think that stuff like beaches which can become overcrowded should be closed because it doesn’t hurt anybody financially if the beaches are closed. Furthermore I also believe that states like New York with a lot of cases should still be shut down.
ReplyDelete2. I agree with Juan that states shouldn’t open at the same time because each state hasn’t been hit the same by Coronavirus. States like Wyoming and Alaska which are not densely populated could open up a lot sooner than other states like New York which have 100’s of thousands of cases. Because states haven't been hit the same by Coronavirus the times when they open un shouldn’t be the same either.
3. I don’t think that states which are opening up would affect other states which are not. Many states put you in a 14 day quarantine when you travel to the states so you wouldn’t be infecting anybody. Furthermore most planes have very few people on them now and I don’t think that opening states up would increase travel. Lastly not many people would travel to states on lockdown non essentially because there wouldn’t be much to do there.
4. I agree with Juan that I wouldn’t feel comfortable being in places with a lot of people. The incubation period is very long so I wouldn’t know if the people I am around have the virus or not. Until there is a vaccine I don’t believe that anybody should be in crowded areas.
I think it is too soon for states like Georgia and Texas to start reopening. Although everyone is kind of getting used to this new lifestyle, the virus is still out there and no less contagious than it was 2 months ago. I would understand the "relaxed restrictions" if people would strictly follow the rules but as you can see, on any warm day there are lots of people who go out and enjoy the weather with friends and expose each other. If anything I think the reopening of states should come with more intense restrictions.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Juan that not all states should reopen at the same time. Not all states have been hit like New York or California by coronavirus. I think places that seem to be following rules the most should be given freedom like this. States that hold people that are inconsiderate with how they are handling all of this should be held in even longer so that they have something to look forward to and so they follow the rules.
I think there is always a risk when talking about corona but if the people of the states try their best to stay safe then things will get better sooner. The re opening of states does not necessarily mean go back to your regular life and go back to going out with people, it just mean more public places will be available.
I would not be comfortable going into any public place without a vaccine invented. Like Juan said, there is no way of knowing who is and who isn't infected with coronavirus so doing things like going to these places would not be a good idea. Also, not everyone cares about the wellbeing of other people so you shouldn't do anything that can get you anywhere close to them.
It is okay for states like Texas and Georgia to start reopening their economies, but they have to follow strict guidelines regarding testing and sanitation. Regions that are pushing to open have to remember that it only takes one asymptomatic person to create a massive outbreak. There needs to be much more test kit manufactured to reopen the full economy. Perhaps companies could figure a way where workers can be distant from one another in addition to wearing masks and gloves. Parts of the U.S economy must reopen due to the number of workers that have been recently unemployed. However, I don't think the reopening of public areas is essential. It's critical people stay distant from each other, so keeping parks and beaches closed should remain the same. Overall parts of the economy can reopen with strict precautions, however keeping public areas closed.
ReplyDeleteAll states should not open at the same time. States like Massachusetts and New York have areas that are more densely populated than other states. For those states that have areas that are densely populated, the spread of coronavirus is much quicker. For places down south, their population is spread out, so their infectivity rate is lower. Different states have different statistics when it comes to coronavirus, so they shouldn't reopen at the same time.
I agree with Nick that States that are reopening will not affect states that remain under strict orders. If people are traveling from one state to another, they have to follow the rules regarding their location. For instance, if someone from Georgia drove to Cambridge, they would have to wear a mask in the grocery store, or else they would have to pay a fine. If people from certain states follow the rules of states they travel to, they aren't adding any danger to the people then before.
Knowing that there is no vaccine, I would not be comfortable in public areas. Due to the incubation period (lasting from 5-14 days), there is no way of knowing if a person has contracted COVID 19. It is tough to stay 6 feet apart in public spaces, so I would not feel comfortable.
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ReplyDelete1. I agree with Juan that states such as Texas and especially Georgia are opening too soon. These states are willingly sacrificing human lives for the benefit of the economy. According to CNN's reopening tracker, Georgia has opened up many non-essential businesses and ended its shelter in place order on April 30. This was an ignorant and despicable decision by Governor Brian Kemp, and many deaths will undoubtedly come from it. Instead of opening states quickly and recklessly, governors should slowly reopen businesses based on the infection rate. Stay at home orders should stay in place at least until the rate of new cases is diminishing rapidly. Furthermore, even after these orders have ended, masks should be required for the foreseeable future in places where social distancing is not possible. This is because after the country reopens, there will likely be a new spike of cases. Preventative practices will need to stay in place in order to prevent a large second wave.
ReplyDelete2. It would not make any sense whatsoever to open all states at the same time. Each state in the country has a different death and infection rate, so state governments should decide when to reopen based on those numbers. New York, one of the states first hit hard by the outbreak, should reopen before other states where cases are still increasing rapidly. However, I do believe more should be done by the federal government to recommend that non-essential businesses stay closed in all states until at least the end of May.
3. Yes, states that are open are putting people in other states at risk, which is another reason it is far too early to reopen in southern states like Georgia and Florida. Since Georgia and other states have opened so early, people from those states could travel across the country and endanger states with more sensible guidelines. These states that have reopened should issue a recommendation not to travel interstate and self-quarantine when traveling.
4. I would only be comfortable in public places like theaters, stadiums, and restaurants if universal testing and tracing were implemented. The United States’ coronavirus response has been a failure, especially in terms of testing, and now the country has the most cases and deaths in the world by far. One main reason for our country’s failure is the lack of testing implemented by the federal government. Testing is even more important with COVID-19 than many other diseases because of all of the asymptomatic cases. Thus, the only way to reopen safely is to trace exactly who has coronavirus so they are required to stay home. This would hopefully prevent a large second wave. This has worked in places like South Korea and New Zealand, places that have minimized the coronavirus outbreak.
1. Agreeing with Juan, it is too soon for states like Georgia and Texas to reopen. Although many jobs have been lost, this is creating a high risk of more deaths and a soon to be second wave. I think that it would be okay for essential things to reopen, but opening non essential places is going to create a bigger risk of the virus spreading more and lasting longer than expected. I do think that leaving your house, and going to the grocery store in becoming less risky than it was just a few weeks ago, however, if more and more people start to go more frequently things will start to get worse.
ReplyDelete2. I don't think that all states should be required to reopen at the same time. Many states are doing way differently, based on # of cases, death's, people, and more. So, if all states were to open at the same time, chaos would strike. Places could go from being completely healthy again, to being in more danger than ever before. People are going to be trying to travel to many different places, and the virus will begin to spread again. So, I think that states that are in more risk should hold off on reopening, while states that have recently become healthy again should reopen.
3. I think that although it seems safe for some states to reopen, if people start traveling into different states, things could spread quicker. They. would not only be putting themselves in danger of getting the virus, but also the places they are traveling will become more packed, and things will begin to spread quicker and quicker. States that are reopening shouldn't be able to travel to many different places, as they will be putting other States in greater risk.
4. No, I would not be comfortable in any of these places, especially if they are over crowded. Although if this becomes possible, it is likely that things is many states have become much better, events like these are huge examples of how a second wave could begin. I would certainly be tempted to go to these places, but I would try my best to hold off, and wait until there is a vaccine or things have increasing began to get better.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with Juan that it is too early for states such as Texas and Georgia to start reopening economically. Although reopening would greatly help the economies of these states, it would be done at the expense of people's lives and health. I believe that it is acceptable for essential businesses to slowly resume their work, but the reopening of non essential businesses should only happen after the curve has greatly decreased. Although many people have lost their jobs and currently do not have a secure source of income, stopping the virus completely then resuming business would be a better idea then risking the possibility of a relapse. The sooner we deal with this virus, the sooner we can go back to our regular lives.
ReplyDeleteI think that it would be a bad idea to require all states to open at the same time. Each state is in a different place regarding Covid-19, and each state should open accordingly. As said earlier, many people in the United States currently don’t have jobs, it would be smart to resume business as soon as it is safe to do so. One may say that all states should open at the same time to prevent people from one state reinfecting another. Because of that argument, I think that people should be required to stay within their state in order to avoid being infected or infect other people. Also, people are required to quarantine for 2 weeks if they travel to another state, which would make sure that they didn’t bring the virus with them.
I don’t really think there is an issue with some states opening before others. Like I said earlier, people are required to self quarantine for 2 weeks after entering another state. Also, I don’t think many people are traveling interstate during these times, as there isn’t really a point in doing so. One issue is that people may get mad that other states are opening earlier than they are. However, that isn’t a huge issue, as opening states that are fit to reopen will help our economy.
Since there isn’t a vaccine coming for quite a while, I think that i’ll be pretty weary around public spaces until there is one. It is hard to identify if a person has Covid-19, as there have been cases where people barely show any symptoms or don’t show any symptoms at all. Therefore, there will be some people who go into public spaces without knowing they are infected. The best way for us to fight this virus is to stay inside and do our best to prevent the spread.
1. I think it isn't too early to reopen states like Georgia and Texas. I say this because if they weren't affected as much as New York then some states are going to be in different circumstances than other states. If they do this though, I agree with Rhys that they still need to follow the restricted guidelines made for this pandemic and their specific state. Non-essential businesses should stay closed, but slowly reopen more essential ones. There is a bad side to reopening though, it would be affecting and harming more lives again which means that the virus won't stop spreading and will stay the same or even go up. If these states were to stay closed, it would help the whole country and not just the state themselves.
ReplyDelete2. I don't think it's a good idea to let all states open at the same time because certain states have more cases than others. If states with more cases open and really shouldn't it will spread the virus even more and cause the states that opened to close again. If we start opening up our country again slowly it will be better. A lot of people don't have jobs, but if we slowly start to reopen some businesses it will eventually lead to everything reopening. That is only if we take it slow and not rush anything. Also a lot of people haven't been tested so it can still reinfect people without the person even knowing.
3. I think that if the states that are reopening and letting their citizens travel to nearby states, then yes, they are putting other states at risk. If the state doesn't allow travel to other states, then they are not putting as many people at risk. I think that even if states reopen people should still try their best to stay home and think of other people around the country and world to help stop spreading.
4. I think that I would have mixed feelings about whether to go to those places. I say this because yeah I miss going to the rink and going to watch a game, but I also don't want to put my life and other peoples lives at risk. If there was a certain signup thing or how many people can be there at a certain time I think I would feel better about it, but I would mainly feel uncomfortable.
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ReplyDeleteI think that it is too soon for states like Georgia and Texas to reopen. Although there have been many jobs lost, maintaining the health of the citizens in each state is more important. If things were to fully reopen, the death rate would rapidly increase, and the second wave would be immensely more deadly and serious then the first. I agree with Juan, that only essential places and businesses should be allowed to open up, to prevent large gatherings to occur.
ReplyDeleteNo, each state is different, and has experienced a different amount of cases. Opening all states at the same time would be useless, as there would be no specific time when every state would be ready to open back up. COVID-19 hit a variety of states earlier and more severe than others, highlighting the fact that no state is the same. Opening every state at the same time would simply make no sense.
I think that it depends on the restrictions and rules that the states hold their citizens to. If states are allowing people to travel, then yes it is putting people in other states at danger. However, if their state specifically restricts travel, and their citizens are held to strict rules, the spreading of the virus in other states would be maintained and not a problem.
Since a vaccine is yet to be formulated, and doesn't seem to be made for another year, I wouldn't be comfortable in any of these places. With no vaccine, there will be a risk no matter where you go. Regardless if our state is on lockdown or not, returning to regular activities and public places will definitely be something we only gradually return to.
1. I agree with Juan that right now it is too early for states to reopen their businesses and loosen social distancing measures. While there are some businesses that are essential and need to stay open such as grocery stores and pharmacies, it could be dangerous to allow other businesses to open. Opening businesses prematurely could endanger everyone, and put us at risk of another peak. allowing non-essential businesses to open would be valuing the economy over human lives. It is especially dangerous to open up states because it is unclear how many cases there actually are. Widespread testing isn't available in many places, and if you wanted to get tested it is required to show symptoms. This is dangerous because a large percentage of people with the coronavirus are asymptomatic. States that are reporting low numbers of cases could potentially have many more.
ReplyDelete2. It does not make sense for all states to be required to open at the same time. Each state has its own statistics for infection rates and had a different response to the coronavirus crisis. The state governments should choose when to reopen, but there should be some guidelines for the number of cases there are before the state can open. For example, New York was hit with a lot of cases earlier than other states, and their rates are flattening and heading downwards because of the governor's efforts, so it should be able to open sooner than other states whose cases are still going up rapidly.
3. I think that states reopening are putting people in other states at risk. Because borders between states are open and anyone can travel between them, if one state opens they could spread the virus to other states. This also means that there is a risk of the state getting reinfected and needing to have a lockdown and a stay at home order reinstated.
4. I don't think I would feel safe going to public places such as movie theaters, restaurants or sports stadiums even if they do open until there is a vaccine or a cure that works. Even though I want to get back to normal life as soon as possible, it's not worth the risk of getting infected and infecting my family. It would feel safer if there was testing publicly available. Our country has suffered the highest number of tested coronavirus cases largely due to the fact that the administration ignored the problem for a long time and tried to suppress numbers instead of testing everyone to eradicate the virus. Testing everyone and quarantining those who have the virus has worked in other countries to eliminate the virus.
1. Yes, I do think that the states that are reopening are rushing the process. Because in many of the states that are opening, not only do they still have the virus but rate the infection is still rising while they are trying to open their state. This will prologue the virus and kill many more people.
ReplyDelete2. No, I agree with Juan that it doesn’t make sense for the states to open at the same time. There is a big difference in population, density, and number of coronavirus cases now and there still will be later so I don’t see why they should open at the same time. Also then if one state shrill has it they would be able to relapse without infecting the rest of the states.
3. The states that are opening again and letting them travel are putting everyone at risk. Both the unopened and the reopened states people may be infected and either they would be infected in the closed down city, they would bring a new strand or reintroduce the virus into the city, or they are asymptomatic and then go back to their hopefully health state and reinfect everyone.
4. would not be comfortable going into movie theaters of sports stadiums or anything like that because everyone is so close together. I can’t even imagine going to a game before the virus with everyone so close together. I understand how people are going stir crazy, and I think that it is important to figure out what things can happen but we have to make sure that it doesn’t risk the safety of people.
1) I agree with basically the entire class because states like Texas and Georgia's death counts have gone up by a good margin since the reopening and with many of the states following their footsteps, the results will undoubtedly be the same.
ReplyDelete2) I also don't think that the states should reopen at the same time because the condition of the virus in states do vary a lot and different precautions should be taken to ensure that the actions that takes place in the states are all optimal towards resolving the current condition of the virus there.
3) The numbers has already shown that reopening right now is not a good idea and the US being the most infected country with corona in the US today, things should be taken better safe than sorry. The whole concept of quarantine is to stay protected and safe till it is safe and right now I would not call the current conditions safe.
4) I feel like after this global pandemic, it will definitely leave a scare in all of us. Similar to the plagues that occurred, paranoia will take over all lot of people including me and I probably won't go to the movies or a place with a large crowd of people for at least a year or two.
I think that states are getting ahead of themselves in reopening some public places. The virus is still a serious threat, regardless of how you put it. It's dangerous to try to reopen this early into the pandemic, and hopefully nothing will go too badly in the future.
ReplyDeleteIt's a bad idea to open states at the same time because each state has different needs regarding the virus. Some states, such as New York, will probably be much slower to open than, say, Wyoming, simply due to the vast population of the former.
I think that some states opening will not put people in other states at risk as long as people keep their heads about them and don't do anything stupid. If people don't travel too frequently between states and take the necessary precautions to avoid sickness, nothing will happen.
Personally, I'd be fine going into crowded areas. I'm a very healthy person, so my risk of death from the virus is very low. Even if I was to get infected, I'd probably be fine. The worst thing that could happen is me spreading it to many others, but if I knew I had the virus, I would keep myself away from others.
1. Although it may help the economy if states like Texas and Georgia reopen but it may also cost many lives. I think the consequences for a decision like this outway the pros.
ReplyDeleteI think the best thing to do is wait a little longer, so people's lives don't have to be in danger. If there is something that people really need then I think it would be okay if that opened, but unnecessary stuff would hurt more then it would help.
2. All the States are in different situations so I don't think that they should open at the same time. More populated States that have been hit harder should open later than the States that have a smaller population and don't have as many cases. I agree with Alexa that we shouldn't rush things and that much of what we do should be slow and controlled. This will not only help businesses but the people's safety.
3. If a State has large amount of people who have the disease then they reopen that could affect people in other States. This may cause another lockdown after cause some States got rid of theirs too quickly. I think the better decision is to wait longer if your State has many cases.
4. No I would not be comfortable being in that public of a place not only for my own safety but for other around me. The coronavirus rarely kills people my age but an elderly person could catch it off of me which would not be good. Though this is true i may feel comfortable going to some places if I was careful and wore a mask.