...Writing in The Washington Post, Gates complained about the piecemeal approach to shutdowns that are currently taking place across the country, as states decide on their own what the best policies are for them.
That’s a no-no, he says; there ought to be a “national policy” and it ought to mandate a total economic and society shutdown.
“Despite urging from public health experts, some states and counties haven’t shut down completely. In some states, beaches are still open; in others, restaurants still serve sit-down meals,” he wrote.
“This is a recipe for disaster. Because people can travel freely across state lines, so can the virus. The country’s leaders need to be clear: Shutdown anywhere means shutdown everywhere,” he added. “Until the case numbers start to go down across America — which could take 10 weeks or more — no one can continue business as usual or relax the shutdown.”...
OK, Bill, thanks for that idea. We'll consider national economic suicide........ahhh..........later.
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