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| Stray Electron:
Not here. I went out today and just drove around and it's very nearly normal traffic conditions. It looks like a lot of people that are out of work or out of school are using this as an opportunity to go shopping or visiting or whatever. Oh and I went by two large grocery stores and the parking lots there looked pretty full. No lines that I can see but there are many people in the stores. If the US wants people to quarantine, it's going to have to be mandatory and enforced. |
| EEVblog:
Our PM came out today and said categorically that they are not going to close the schools. Barring any drastic escalation I guess, but they didn't even hint at that. The TLDR was that schools must stay open at all costs. |
| Psi:
Probably due to the knock on effect of all the parents having to stay home to look after them if they're sent home |
| EEVblog:
--- Quote from: Psi on March 18, 2020, 07:27:42 am ---Probably due to the knock on effect of all the parents having to stay home to look after them if they're sent home --- End quote --- Yes, of course, that was my first point in the first post of this thread. And grandparent can't look after them because they are the most vulnerable group. |
| Muttley Snickers:
--- Quote from: Psi on March 18, 2020, 07:27:42 am ---Probably due to the knock on effect of all the parents having to stay home to look after them if they're sent home --- End quote --- I think that any school closure really should be a last resort as it would have a direct impact on so many others and not just the parents or other carers. I live opposite a primary school and there is a constant convey of service and supply vehicles throughout the day in addition to the cleaners every night as well. |
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