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Shermann

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5. Cuomo has a metric for opening schools

Sun Aug 9, 2020, 02:08 PM

Aug 2020

As long as the state positivity rate stays under 3%, the schools can remain open. So he has a plan here with a defined metric. The WHO calls for a target of 5% - 10% here, so it is more stringent than that.

Contrast that with South Carolina's positivity rate of 16% where they are opening at the end of the month as well. Is there even a metric being employed?

Then you have whatever the hell is going on in Florida and Georgia.

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Why is Cuomo ok with reopening schools [View all] Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 OP

Because kids learning is much more important than being able to go out to eat or drink. Ace Rothstein Aug 2020 #1

Ok it's ok to risk their lives Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #3

Most of the teachers in our district want to be back to an in person environment. Ace Rothstein Aug 2020 #4

My 3rd grader Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #50

That's not what it's like in WI. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #62

I'm gonna go out on a limb here lindysalsagal Aug 2020 #2

Cuomo has a metric for opening schools Shermann Aug 2020 #5

Thank-you for setting the record straight. It is the districts that will still decide if they want still_one Aug 2020 #7

Cuomo's positivety rate is 5%. former9thward Aug 2020 #17

Cuomo set goals and guidelines. If they were met, he would allow for re-openings to start. not_the_one Aug 2020 #42

Well the schools have to submit detailed plans about how they plan to do it safely soothsayer Aug 2020 #6

+++ still_one Aug 2020 #8

He is doing it smart. ALL we are asking from Trump and republicans. Do it smart. Trump is NOT doing LizBeth Aug 2020 #9

Because education Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #10

So it's ok risk teachers lives Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #13

We all can't stay at home, forever. Tarc Aug 2020 #19

So getting everyone back to work Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #20

It is a simple question, are you unable to think about an answer? Tarc Aug 2020 #21

So it's parents who want to put Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #22

They suck it up. What if one of the children bring the virus home and it kills a parent or totodeinhere Aug 2020 #27

"They suck it up" Tarc Aug 2020 #47

Yes. totodeinhere Aug 2020 #48

So when I get COVID because I have to teach so people can go work and I die, what do I do? Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #63

Learn about proper mask-wearing and social-distancing, for starters Tarc Aug 2020 #65

Yeah, it's that simple. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #66

You're quite welcome Tarc Aug 2020 #67

Apparently not. MrsCoffee Aug 2020 #73

It is a hardship for parents for sure. But if the chocie is between creating hardships for parents totodeinhere Aug 2020 #26

No and I didn't say or insinuate that.... Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #23

If schools are more important than bars Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #29

It's not Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #34

Tell that to teachers Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #36

I'm married to a teacher Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #38

Prove that Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #39

Meh... Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #40

Thought so Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #44

I know teachers are concerned about their health Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #49

So if education is more important than bars Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #51

Why are supermarket cashiers Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #56

All good questions Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #59

So you went from a sincere question in the OP... LanternWaste Aug 2020 #69

Oh there you go again Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #71

The initial question is good Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #74

That'll be because..... Yorkist Aug 2020 #11

And because Teachers are more expendable Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #12

Those who think it's okay to reopen schools in NY state choie Aug 2020 #14

Schools should be online learning only for September. roamer65 Aug 2020 #15

I don't think he is saying they should be open like before JI7 Aug 2020 #16

Bars and restaurants are open with limited indoor seating and full outdoor seating Renew Deal Aug 2020 #18

No indoor seating Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #24

Because schools are essential. Bars and restaurants are not. n/t totodeinhere Aug 2020 #25

So it's ok to put the health and lives Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #28

No it is not OK to put anyone at risk but totodeinhere Aug 2020 #30

And there are ways to educate children Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #31

Which is just what the state of New York is attempting to do. totodeinhere Aug 2020 #32

Yet they are not willing to put the lives and health of Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #33

Waiters Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #35

Some are but not all Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #37

What do you think the UFT Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #41

Good for them Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #45

Because as I said upthread, education is essential but going to a bar to get a drink totodeinhere Aug 2020 #43

But the schools are already closed Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #46

Bars and restaurants are open - I went to a bar on Friday. Had a bartender and everything. jmg257 Aug 2020 #52

Where? Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #53

Hudson valley - further up north too. Supposed to order food with drinks. jmg257 Aug 2020 #54

Cool Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #55

Sure they are... Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #57

Not inside Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #58

The staff are all working inside amongst each other..... Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #60

They were re-opened to soon too Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #61

Thank you. I (we) appreciate this. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #64

I haven't seen any hate Dorian Gray Aug 2020 #72

Imo they should all stay closed until Meowmee Aug 2020 #68

Well said nt Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #70