I admit I am subject to dark humor.
The reason to track Congress (as I explained much earlier in this thread) is that it is an effective way to track the scope of the infection, since each case will be publicized.
I am predicting the “first wave” (prior to the shut-downs) will be 5% of the population.
Las Vegas Mayor responding to Nevada Governor about 30 day shutdown of non-essential businesses:
“I know we, and they, cannot survive any total shutdown of the economy for any length of time beyond the immediate week or two,” she said, pointing to the hospitality industry and mom-and-pop shops in particular. “Thus, my full efforts will be focused on keeping as many of our people as possible employed and asking the governor to shorten the projected shutdown.”
Cannot survive.
Las Vegas, as an entity...as a city of 2.5 million...will dry up and blow away in the desert winds without tourism.
I don't want to see anyone get COVID-19 or suffer the economic damage that will be upon us.
My heart breaks for senior citizens who look scared when they can't find the things they need in stores. Saw some real kindness in that store when a couple of people gave some of their grocery items to an older man and woman, who were looking for the same items. I hope their children will help look after them. 40-50 years ago - sure. Today - I don't know.