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I don't believe panic is the answer nor will motivate the masses effectively...
The messaging and guidance provided by public leaders has been mixed... poor in many cases early on and misguided at times... not due to any attempt at deception, but purely we, the world, just didn't know or have all the right answers to effectively combat the virus. The world is still learning about this damn thing... the journey continues and it's far from over.
The shutdowns put in place in March - May... did one important thing. It slowed the spread and infection rates enough to enable our health care systems to get the materials and processes in place to better handle the infection impacts and ability to treat more people better. Still more work to be done... I'd say we're not even half way there on managing this effectively. But are far better equipped globally than in March/April. The journey continues and it's far from over.
The downside of the shutdowns is it economically suppressed the global and local economies pretty badly. It also stored up a lot of fear and pent up energy by people unable to adapt to the restricted social and economic containment. Psychological issues are growing like weeds and increasing exponentially... Thus the social unrest and people throwing informed caution to the wind with large social gatherings. Panic is the last thing needed in this realm as it will only result in increased crime, property destruction, human issues... depression, suicide, addiction and everything associated... The journey continues and it's far from over.
Panic is the wrong medicine here... Thoughtful resolve and calmness are what's needed everywhere. This pandemic is 100% real. A certain percentage will get really sick and die... it's unavoidable. A larger percentage will not get really sick and die... accept these facts and remain calm.
Take reasonable precautions to put yourself in a desirable risk position to protect yourself, loved ones and those around you. The guidance on avoiding large gatherings, social/physical distancing, wearing masks in public/indoor places, washing your hands, etc... won't guarantee anyone from being infected, but it's all inexpensive, simple, and reduces the risk of spreading by a measurable percentages. It's a reasonable consideration with no significant other/better options available.
Calm down and enjoy the life you have... right now. The journey continues and it's far from over.
The messaging and guidance provided by public leaders has been mixed... poor in many cases early on and misguided at times... not due to any attempt at deception, but purely we, the world, just didn't know or have all the right answers to effectively combat the virus. The world is still learning about this damn thing... the journey continues and it's far from over.
The shutdowns put in place in March - May... did one important thing. It slowed the spread and infection rates enough to enable our health care systems to get the materials and processes in place to better handle the infection impacts and ability to treat more people better. Still more work to be done... I'd say we're not even half way there on managing this effectively. But are far better equipped globally than in March/April. The journey continues and it's far from over.
The downside of the shutdowns is it economically suppressed the global and local economies pretty badly. It also stored up a lot of fear and pent up energy by people unable to adapt to the restricted social and economic containment. Psychological issues are growing like weeds and increasing exponentially... Thus the social unrest and people throwing informed caution to the wind with large social gatherings. Panic is the last thing needed in this realm as it will only result in increased crime, property destruction, human issues... depression, suicide, addiction and everything associated... The journey continues and it's far from over.
Panic is the wrong medicine here... Thoughtful resolve and calmness are what's needed everywhere. This pandemic is 100% real. A certain percentage will get really sick and die... it's unavoidable. A larger percentage will not get really sick and die... accept these facts and remain calm.
Take reasonable precautions to put yourself in a desirable risk position to protect yourself, loved ones and those around you. The guidance on avoiding large gatherings, social/physical distancing, wearing masks in public/indoor places, washing your hands, etc... won't guarantee anyone from being infected, but it's all inexpensive, simple, and reduces the risk of spreading by a measurable percentages. It's a reasonable consideration with no significant other/better options available.
Calm down and enjoy the life you have... right now. The journey continues and it's far from over.
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