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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJuly through September represents the high water mark for a Covid-19 economy
The third quarter began after all of the pandemic necessitated Spring closures were eased, and after those closures contributed to the first wave of infections finally cresting and receding. But, more importantly, it consisted of warm weather months that allowed people to spend their time and money outdoors. Now a chill has descended over most of the nation and people are heading back indoors, just as the next major wave of this pandemic sets in. Of course it didn't hurt that stimulus money was still flowing during the first two months of the third quarter, but even leaving that aside, conditions for a partial economic recovery hit their sweet spot that is fading increasingly now as days grow shorter and nights grow long.
JCMach1
(27,544 posts)Johnny2X2X
(18,732 posts)Full lockdowns, more severe than the ones we had in the Spring, it's totally out of control in so many states now.
Here in MI, the Republicans took the governor to court to strip her of the power she needed to institute lockdowns so while we're seeing record cases, everything is still open. It's scary.
Klaralven
(7,510 posts)Physical separation, limits on group size, barriers, masks, hand washing, disinfecting, ventilation, etc.
Keep schools and businesses open except for those that don't operate safely like bars, sports and entertainment venues, churches, casinos, restaurants, conference and convention halls, funerals, weddings, etc.
Tom Rinaldo
(22,911 posts)At that point panic sets in and even the "Give me liberty or give me death" crowd becomes ready to hunker down indoors. And in all likelihood, it means that at least in some places, for some period, lock downs will be needed.
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Klaralven
(7,510 posts)But I don't see any reason to close down most retail stores, medical offices, and other retail or service establishments that can operate safely by mandating that people stay at home except for the occasional food or pharmacy run.
BannonsLiver
(16,161 posts)But you do you.
newdayneeded
(1,939 posts)I shudder to think if dickhead gets back in there. They'll be even more emboldened to challenge all the governors. If he gets back in, it could be years of these covid levels.