Quote (Knoppie @ 12 Mar 2020 22:10)
Depends on the situation, it's why I'm asking about Macron in France.
Rutte advised against any gathering of 100+ citizens, advised to not use public transport, but kept nurseries open. I see chances of providing at home lectures for universities. But not so much for nurseries, unless infections are at high rates and drastic measures are preferred.
Quote (Black XistenZ @ 12 Mar 2020 22:17)
We're having the same discussion here in Germany. Most officials say that nurseries and schools should not be closed yet, because 1. this would mean that a lot of adults have to stay home to babysit their kids, including physicians, nurses, researchers, and 2. because a lot of parents would have no other option than to let the grandparents babysit, increasing exposure for this vulnerable group.
1 parent has to stay at home, which is not really a terrible issue here, for multiple reasons (globally workers social laws & protections)
This disease has such an incredible spread such measure has to be taken. This has been done in China, Korea... It's the only way to be sure it does not "explode".
Former Ex-prime Italian minister called out "do not make the same mistake than us, close schools"
Like i posted yesterday: young ones are not showing symptoms and are infecting each others at crazy rate; they touch each others, cry, move all the time, and they are in closed space most of the time.
It's ridiculous to not close schools to be honest, i means purely regarding the spread.