Unlike Italy, China, the UK and parts of the US, there was no lockdown in South Korea. It did, however, close its schools. There have been postponed attempts at reopening them, but reopen they must, according to Foreign Minister Kang. “We aim to open our schools on 6 April – the right to an education is a crucial part of our social values. We’ve postponed school openings twice, now we’re saying we can’t deprive our children of their right to learn. That means we have to do everything in the next two weeks to maintain the spread at a manageable level.”
Blueshoe wrote: » Restrictions must stay in place until new cases drop almost fully away. China did it and that's the rough model being followed by most countries. I personally know someone in Paris who hasn't been outside in 3 weeks. It's been a week or so here. I feel there is a long way to go yet. People need to pull themselves together and deal with it. There are millions and millions around the world in the same position.
oceanman wrote: » very true..i don't see why some people are complaining after only a week for god sake
oceanman wrote: » very true..i don't see why some people are complaining after only a week for god sake. most of us are lucky enough to have a roof over our heads, food in the fridge, a tv to watch, mobile phone ect. what more do you need? I know its hard to not be able to socialise with friends and relatives but its not the end of the world. get used to it...it will last a lot longer than some people think.
easypazz wrote: » How long do you expect current restrictions to last?
Diarmuid wrote: » Because a lot of people have the ability to look forward and see where this is going, if we maintain our current approach.
DeVore wrote: » But we havent reached that level here. This isnt a "lock down", you can walk within 2km of your house for exercise. You can shop for necessaries. Its hardly goons with guns patrolling the streets demanding papiern! It cant last forever and it wont last forever but Christ, its been what, a week?
AdamD wrote: » A week for some perhaps. The old restrictions and the new haven't really been much different for me (and I don't mean that as a positive). Working from home all day, then out for a walk and go to the supermarket. I'm nearing the end of week 4 of that and its not enjoyable.
BanditLuke wrote: » Absolutely and that's the worry. A lot of people still with their head buried deep in the sand thinking restrictions wil be lifted by May/June :rolleyes: People need to mentally prepare themselves for the long haul.
easypazz wrote: » While you may have all those nice things, there are plenty who don't. Like old people trapped in their home alone.
tdf7187 wrote: » The restrictions are already causing disproportionate hardship and should be relaxed if not entirely removed. Sweden has none and is doing fine. But hey it's great for the coppers and their overtime so celebrate.
Pheonix10 wrote: » No it won't last longer than people think. Someone said Christmas yesterday :rolleyes: It will last 4 weeks maximum & then back to the old restrictions.
oceanman wrote: » that's one hell of a crystal ball you have there....
oceanman wrote: » ....it will last a lot longer than some people think.
gilly1910 wrote: » I disagree that it's been only a week as the initial lockdown commenced on Sunday the 15th of March , so this is in effect our third week although the more restrictive elements of the lockdown only came into effect last Friday. So either way life has changed massively for most people, hundreds of thousands are now unemployed, some businesses may never reopen after this, not to mention the effect this will have on the state of mind of many people, so no we will never get used to this. So while all of this is absolutely necessary, it is still a horrible time, and the sooner it ends the better for all of us.
Red Alert wrote: » Simon Harris curiously made a comment that there was a limit to how long people could put up with extreme level of restrictions as we currently have. Already we’re seeing in Italy that people are starting to get restless. So two big questions: 1) on Easter Sunday, do you think there will be further restrictions, no change with just an extension or some relaxation? 2) what will be the first thing rolled back? My own guess would be: extension for at least 1 week. Then to allow some businesses like DIY shops to reopen, perhaps allow gatherings of 2/3 people, maybe a token increase on 2km.
TheCitizen wrote: » Any evidence of this in bold above?
easypazz wrote: » I've asked you already, how long do you think restrictions will last
It cant last forever and it wont last forever but Christ, its been what, a week?
Pete_Cavan wrote: » People aren't complaining after only a week, many are saying it can't go on for months as some seem to think. People are looking to what comes next, not looking back on the last week. Claims that the current restrictions will last until July are nonsense, at that stage there will be no economy to reopen and there will be plenty of social problems too. The virus isn't going to disappear, we need a functioning economy to be able to fight it in the next few months, the government can't pay half the workforce to sit at home for several months.
“We don’t have any more money!” a man screamed at police stationed outside a closed bank in the southern city of Bari in a video posted online on Friday. According to regional media, he was unable to access his state benefit payments. “You should come to my house and see my kitchen, it's completely empty,” his partner shouted. “You are disgusting! The state is disgusting!” In another video, posted online by the Italian daily Corriere della Sera, a man in Naples arrives at a supermarket checkout unable to pay. “This man has no money to pay for his food, he can't eat, he didn't buy wine or champagne, he bought pasta and bread,” an observer argued with the staff.
Tensions have been most evident in Italy’s poorer south. Over the weekend armed police were deployed to supermarkets in Palermo, Sicily, over fears that some customers would not pay for food. Leoluca Orlando, the city’s mayor, warned in an interview with newspaper La Stampa that anger in the city risked spilling over into violence.
oceanman wrote: » I don't know...and neither do you, and neither dose anybody else at this stage. I very much doubt it will be over in a few weeks though...that would be living in la la land.
Sweet.Science wrote: » It seemed to be a 12 week plan they had from the start. So they are hoping June . Who knows if that will happen. Positive early signs though
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