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Do lockdowns work?

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posted on 1/8/20

Of course lockdowns are effective. Basically every country in Europe has proved that. The longer and stricter the lockdown (see China) the more effective. As lockdown eases then infections start increasing. However, at least now we're all aware of the virus and our social behaviour has changed.

The only argument against lockdowns is the effect it has on the economy. However, without a sufficient lockdown the virus continues to spread which stalls any economic reopening (see the US).

Lockdowns are a necessity. Hopefully in this country we're able to keep them local until an effective vaccine is widely available.

comment by Timmy (U14278)

posted on 1/8/20

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53581933


Is it worth it when this many lose there income?

comment by Silver (U6112)

posted on 1/8/20

comment by Everywhere you go always take Lamela with you. (U7905)
posted 28 minutes ago
Of course lockdowns are effective. Basically every country in Europe has proved that. The longer and stricter the lockdown (see China) the more effective. As lockdown eases then infections start increasing. However, at least now we're all aware of the virus and our social behaviour has changed.

The only argument against lockdowns is the effect it has on the economy. However, without a sufficient lockdown the virus continues to spread which stalls any economic reopening (see the US).

Lockdowns are a necessity. Hopefully in this country we're able to keep them local until an effective vaccine is widely available.
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You can say much the same about testing. If you tested everybody, every day, sooner or later you stamp it out even with the false positives and negatives.

Master Silver getting tested next week in case a dirty Scot has brought it into the US

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