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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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Also serious question...
I definitely want my kids back in school. But for everyone saying open everything up ASAP...have you seen your older relatives? Parents? Grandparents? (Not in a social distancing situation)
I just don’t understand the logic between wanting to be out and about, have our kids in school when we don’t even feel safe having our parents come over to our house, or go over to their house.
We see them now, we see just about everyone now. They are over it, we are over it. There is more of a chance of us dying in a car accident, than dying from the virus. I don't see anyone selling their cars. 
I don’t care what anyone’s point of view is but we have to stop making that comparison. It’s completely unrelated in so many ways and just sounds foolish.
Why? I'm confused as to why it is so different and sounds foolish. And I am not being snarky.
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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Scientists and public health experts are certainly the experts for that aspect of this disaster. However there is another aspect to consider - the economy. And that has its own experts. THOSE experts are predicting that if schools are closed in September that we will enter a depression. Mass scale unemployment is its own health hazard and has its own well-documented association with premature death. To deride anyone who dares to bring up this valid point as an ignoramus is just a cheap way to shut the conversation down.
I say this as someone who is begrudgingly accepting that schools can’t open in the fall. And I’m also willing to lose my job rather than send my kids to camp this summer.
There are just many things to consider.
I honestly just think people are so terrified of this virus, they will not allow themselves to see the bigger picture.
As for your comment on schools, I would not say they can't open in the fall just yet. Nobody has said that, they have only said it is a possibility.
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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Scientists and public health experts are certainly the experts for that aspect of this disaster. However there is another aspect to consider - the economy. And that has its own experts. THOSE experts are predicting that if schools are closed in September that we will enter a depression. Mass scale unemployment is its own health hazard and has its own well-documented association with premature death. To deride anyone who dares to bring up this valid point as an ignoramus is just a cheap way to shut the conversation down.
I say this as someone who is begrudgingly accepting that schools can’t open in the fall. And I’m also willing to lose my job rather than send my kids to camp this summer.
There are just many things to consider.
I honestly just think people are so terrified of this virus, they will not allow themselves to see the bigger picture.
As for your comment on schools, I would not say they can't open in the fall just yet. Nobody has said that, they have only said it is a possibility.
I hope you’re right and that there is a way to do it safely, but I’m losing hope that it can be done and am trying to meditate my way into acceptance :).
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
Posted by Hopefulmama
Scientists and public health experts are certainly the experts for that aspect of this disaster. However there is another aspect to consider - the economy. And that has its own experts. THOSE experts are predicting that if schools are closed in September that we will enter a depression. Mass scale unemployment is its own health hazard and has its own well-documented association with premature death. To deride anyone who dares to bring up this valid point as an ignoramus is just a cheap way to shut the conversation down.
I say this as someone who is begrudgingly accepting that schools can’t open in the fall. And I’m also willing to lose my job rather than send my kids to camp this summer.
There are just many things to consider.
You are correct in what you are saying but looking at it the wrong way. That's exactly what is wrong with our economy. and if we had universal healthcare, not dependent-on-job funded healthcare, the health hazards and premature deaths wouldn't be such an issue.
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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Posted by Hopefulmama
Scientists and public health experts are certainly the experts for that aspect of this disaster. However there is another aspect to consider - the economy. And that has its own experts. THOSE experts are predicting that if schools are closed in September that we will enter a depression. Mass scale unemployment is its own health hazard and has its own well-documented association with premature death. To deride anyone who dares to bring up this valid point as an ignoramus is just a cheap way to shut the conversation down.
I say this as someone who is begrudgingly accepting that schools can’t open in the fall. And I’m also willing to lose my job rather than send my kids to camp this summer.
There are just many things to consider.
You are correct in what you are saying but looking at it the wrong way. That's exactly what is wrong with our economy. and if we had universal healthcare, not dependent-on-job funded healthcare, the health hazards and premature deaths wouldn't be such an issue.
Oh no, I agree with you. There are no protections in place for us in this country. But lamenting that doesn’t change the current situation.
Also it’s not just loss of health insurance - unemployment is linked to substance abuse and mental health disorders that contribute to premature death. It’s not Covid, but it’s not nothing, and it has a valid place in the conversation.
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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Posted by Katareen
Posted by SecretlyTTC14
Posted by Katareen
Also serious question...
I definitely want my kids back in school. But for everyone saying open everything up ASAP...have you seen your older relatives? Parents? Grandparents? (Not in a social distancing situation)
I just don’t understand the logic between wanting to be out and about, have our kids in school when we don’t even feel safe having our parents come over to our house, or go over to their house.
We see them now, we see just about everyone now. They are over it, we are over it. There is more of a chance of us dying in a car accident, than dying from the virus. I don't see anyone selling their cars.
I don’t care what anyone’s point of view is but we have to stop making that comparison. It’s completely unrelated in so many ways and just sounds foolish.
Why? I'm confused as to why it is so different and sounds foolish. And I am not being snarky.
It's not foolish at all and it's a fair comparison to make. There are so many risks we take in life every day, some that come with an even higher risk of dying than COVID yet we keep on living every single day despite those risks to our health and safety. How is this virus any different in that regard? Again, statistically speaking (as per the medical experts) we have a FAR, FAR greater chance of recovering and surviving COVID than we do dying from it. With that in mind, there is little reason to keep living like this IMO. We achieved what we hoped to do which was slow the rate of progression and keep most of the hospitals from being completely overrun.
For those who want to stay shuttered forever I have an honest question, to what end? To what end do we stop our lives? Will 10 weeks be enough? 4 months? 6 months? A year before you're comfortable going out into the world again? At some point, it has to happen and I think if you're scared to death of COVID now you will be scared to death no matter when life gets back on track. At some point though, we just HAVE to do it despite the risks.
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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Posted by Hopefulmama
Scientists and public health experts are certainly the experts for that aspect of this disaster. However there is another aspect to consider - the economy. And that has its own experts. THOSE experts are predicting that if schools are closed in September that we will enter a depression. Mass scale unemployment is its own health hazard and has its own well-documented association with premature death.
I say this as someone who is begrudgingly accepting that schools can’t open in the fall. And I’m also willing to lose my job rather than send my kids to camp this summer.
There are just many things to consider.
Thank you!
Yes all of you touting the scientists, have you ever bothered to listen to the experts in the field of economics? Honestly some people on this thread are so one sided it's insane. Have any of them considered what will happen to the millions who lost their jobs who no longer have health insurance for them and their families???
this situation has confirmed to me why health insurance should not be tied to employment, but that's a whole other thread and conversation.
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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Posted by Hopefulmama
Scientists and public health experts are certainly the experts for that aspect of this disaster. However there is another aspect to consider - the economy. And that has its own experts. THOSE experts are predicting that if schools are closed in September that we will enter a depression. Mass scale unemployment is its own health hazard and has its own well-documented association with premature death.
I say this as someone who is begrudgingly accepting that schools can’t open in the fall. And I’m also willing to lose my job rather than send my kids to camp this summer.
There are just many things to consider.
Thank you!
Yes all of you touting the scientists, have you ever bothered to listen to the experts in the field of economics? Honestly some people on this thread are so one sided it's insane. Have any of them considered what will happen to the millions who lost their jobs who no longer have health insurance for them and their families???
Agree. I have been saying this since Day 1, the economic state of this country, every individual and the world matter A LOT! We cannot just shut down forever and let our economic system and society crumble. The last place we want to end up as we find our way out of this is in a depression. As it is, it'll take time to recover from the economic damage that has already been done.
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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Whenever anyone, online or in real life, says that they believe this or that or predicts this or that, I always want to know their credentials or at least see the numbers or statistics that they're working with.
We are living through a true disaster/emergency. Like so many generations of our ancestors have before us. I don't know anyone who doesn't miss the beautiful life they had before this. Anyone who isn't grieving some loss. Anyone who isn't anxious about the future.
What I can't understand is the rage and railing against those qualified to uphold public health. The contempt for science and scientists and doctors that I see in some of the propaganda circulating. The rage at people who are informed by science and scientists as they make decisions that are necessary and informed by real data provided by real experts.
Because Karen on FB, or LIF in this case, knows much more than scientists who spend their whole lives researching infectious diseases. Karen has essential oils, what's wrong with you???!!
 
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
This is why it has to be a CHOICE to send your kids to school or to "homeschool." I for one am not doing a good job and the risks to me (loss of education for my children) are outweighing the benefits (the chance that we are avoiding the virus). I believe schools need to cautiously reopen with restrictions.
There is ALWAYS going to be the parent that is too afraid of the risk. They should be allowed to homeschool with some teachers dedicated to this. It is simply not fair to make us all quarantine for another school year.
I am already considering alternatives of moving out of state to accommodate my childrens' needs. It is ridiculous I would need to even have to consider this.
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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I am already considering alternatives of moving out of state to accommodate my childrens' needs. It is ridiculous I would need to even have to consider this.
This is a GLOBAL pandemic and other states might get bad after NY has calmed down a bit. Moving to another state isn't going to solve your education issue. So many states cancelled school for the entire year way before NY called it and they didn't even have high numbers. They aren't going to cancel an entire year of school. Maybe a few extra months. This isn't going to last forever, but I doubt threatening to run to a different state would change your circumstances in any way. Plus NY has one of the highest academic standards and many of my friends whose kids switched, they said they children were basically repeating a year of school because all of those schools seemed to be behind a year on curriculum.
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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Posted by seaside
Whenever anyone, online or in real life, says that they believe this or that or predicts this or that, I always want to know their credentials or at least see the numbers or statistics that they're working with.
We are living through a true disaster/emergency. Like so many generations of our ancestors have before us. I don't know anyone who doesn't miss the beautiful life they had before this. Anyone who isn't grieving some loss. Anyone who isn't anxious about the future.
What I can't understand is the rage and railing against those qualified to uphold public health. The contempt for science and scientists and doctors that I see in some of the propaganda circulating. The rage at people who are informed by science and scientists as they make decisions that are necessary and informed by real data provided by real experts.
Because Karen on FB, or LIF in this case, knows much more than scientists who spend their whole lives researching infectious diseases. Karen has essential oils, what's wrong with you???!!
For the win......
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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I am already considering alternatives of moving out of state to accommodate my childrens' needs. It is ridiculous I would need to even have to consider this.
This is a GLOBAL pandemic and other states might get bad after NY has calmed down a bit. Moving to another state isn't going to solve your education issue. So many states cancelled school for the entire year way before NY called it and they didn't even have high numbers. They aren't going to cancel an entire year of school. Maybe a few extra months. This isn't going to last forever, but I doubt threatening to run to a different state would change your circumstances in any way. Plus NY has one of the highest academic standards and many of my friends whose kids switched, they said they children were basically repeating a year of school because all of those schools seemed to be behind a year on curriculum.
I disagree with you. This is a global pandemic yes but other states were not hit nearly as hard as we were here and I don't believe they ever will be. They just don't have the congestion with completely overcrowded public transportation systems that we have here. Also, states with warmer weather and the ability to have classes, lunch and recess outdoors for the entire year have options that we will never have here due to climate. As for the quality of education it really depends where you go. A lot of places are catching up to us as far as education standards go because so many people are moving out of this area and to other areas and demanding more of the education system.
I too am looking to relocate for the 2020-2021 academic year if schools are closed hear and open elsewhere. In particular we are looking in the Charleston, SC area and I have done lot of research on the schools there and it seems like there are really great opportunities there. When i first brought this up weeks ago I think most people thought I was crazy but now a lot more people are seeing that if you have the means to do this, it is really a great option because I personally will be shocked if schools reopen at full capacity in 2020. And personally I would rather my kid go to school in what might be perceived as a lesser district for a full day of education than some half assed bandaid plan that the State of New York comes up with. Our plan right now would be to come back once the dust settles here but I guess you never know the path that life will take you.
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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Because Karen on FB, or LIF in this case, knows much more than scientists who spend their whole lives researching infectious diseases. Karen has essential oils, what's wrong with you???!!
What’s wrong with essential oils? I use them for so many things, cleaning, seasonal allergies, to help me relax, whenever I make body butters, etc. Does that mean I don’t use medicine? Not at all. Whenever it’s needed, I’m ok with using what my dr recommends.
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
Posted by lululu
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Posted by Christine2
I am already considering alternatives of moving out of state to accommodate my childrens' needs. It is ridiculous I would need to even have to consider this.
This is a GLOBAL pandemic and other states might get bad after NY has calmed down a bit. Moving to another state isn't going to solve your education issue. So many states cancelled school for the entire year way before NY called it and they didn't even have high numbers. They aren't going to cancel an entire year of school. Maybe a few extra months. This isn't going to last forever, but I doubt threatening to run to a different state would change your circumstances in any way. Plus NY has one of the highest academic standards and many of my friends whose kids switched, they said they children were basically repeating a year of school because all of those schools seemed to be behind a year on curriculum.
I disagree with you. This is a global pandemic yes but other states were not hit nearly as hard as we were here and I don't believe they ever will be. They just don't have the congestion with completely overcrowded public transportation systems that we have here. Also, states with warmer weather and the ability to have classes, lunch and recess outdoors for the entire year have options that we will never have here due to climate. As for the quality of education it really depends where you go. A lot of places are catching up to us as far as education standards go because so many people are moving out of this area and to other areas and demanding more of the education system.
I too am looking to relocate for the 2020-2021 academic year if schools are closed hear and open elsewhere. In particular we are looking in the Charleston, SC area and I have done lot of research on the schools there and it seems like there are really great opportunities there. When i first brought this up weeks ago I think most people thought I was crazy but now a lot more people are seeing that if you have the means to do this, it is really a great option because I personally will be shocked if schools reopen at full capacity in 2020. And personally I would rather my kid go to school in what might be perceived as a lesser district for a full day of education than some half assed bandaid plan that the State of New York comes up with. Our plan right now would be to come back once the dust settles here but I guess you never know the path that life will take you.
Same. I meant temporary relocation. But there will always be those squeaky wheels that will pressure schools to stay closed. I see the teachers union also trying to "protect" their teachers and also pressure for closure. If things don't change, I think schools will remain closed for next year. The governor thinks online learning is going great.
That being said I'm not super impressed with my "great" school district. I'd be curious to see how they are in CT or NJ.
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Posted by Christine2
I am already considering alternatives of moving out of state to accommodate my childrens' needs. It is ridiculous I would need to even have to consider this.
This is a GLOBAL pandemic and other states might get bad after NY has calmed down a bit. Moving to another state isn't going to solve your education issue. So many states cancelled school for the entire year way before NY called it and they didn't even have high numbers. They aren't going to cancel an entire year of school. Maybe a few extra months. This isn't going to last forever, but I doubt threatening to run to a different state would change your circumstances in any way. Plus NY has one of the highest academic standards and many of my friends whose kids switched, they said they children were basically repeating a year of school because all of those schools seemed to be behind a year on curriculum.
I disagree with you. This is a global pandemic yes but other states were not hit nearly as hard as we were here and I don't believe they ever will be. They just don't have the congestion with completely overcrowded public transportation systems that we have here. Also, states with warmer weather and the ability to have classes, lunch and recess outdoors for the entire year have options that we will never have here due to climate. As for the quality of education it really depends where you go. A lot of places are catching up to us as far as education standards go because so many people are moving out of this area and to other areas and demanding more of the education system.
I too am looking to relocate for the 2020-2021 academic year if schools are closed hear and open elsewhere. In particular we are looking in the Charleston, SC area and I have done lot of research on the schools there and it seems like there are really great opportunities there. When i first brought this up weeks ago I think most people thought I was crazy but now a lot more people are seeing that if you have the means to do this, it is really a great option because I personally will be shocked if schools reopen at full capacity in 2020. And personally I would rather my kid go to school in what might be perceived as a lesser district for a full day of education than some half assed bandaid plan that the State of New York comes up with. Our plan right now would be to come back once the dust settles here but I guess you never know the path that life will take you.
Same. I meant temporary relocation. But there will always be those squeaky wheels that will pressure schools to stay closed. I see the teachers union also trying to "protect" their teachers and also pressure for closure. If things don't change, I think schools will remain closed for next year. The governor thinks online learning is going great.
That being said I'm not super impressed with my "great" school district. I'd be curious to see how they are in CT or NJ.
Im not saying I would do one thing over another, if you do temporarily relocate just be sure that places will have school. 2 of my closest friends are teachers one in NC and the other in VA. Both were already told they will be doing distance learning in the fall, they aren’t sure the extent to which yet. I don’t think distance learning is the ultimate answer as kids need quality education but I Think the districts need a plan following health precautions that will be effective based on science because shutting schools abruptly again is detrimental to education and to a child’s mental health
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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Posted by Christine2
Posted by lululu
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Posted by Christine2
I am already considering alternatives of moving out of state to accommodate my childrens' needs. It is ridiculous I would need to even have to consider this.
This is a GLOBAL pandemic and other states might get bad after NY has calmed down a bit. Moving to another state isn't going to solve your education issue. So many states cancelled school for the entire year way before NY called it and they didn't even have high numbers. They aren't going to cancel an entire year of school. Maybe a few extra months. This isn't going to last forever, but I doubt threatening to run to a different state would change your circumstances in any way. Plus NY has one of the highest academic standards and many of my friends whose kids switched, they said they children were basically repeating a year of school because all of those schools seemed to be behind a year on curriculum.
I disagree with you. This is a global pandemic yes but other states were not hit nearly as hard as we were here and I don't believe they ever will be. They just don't have the congestion with completely overcrowded public transportation systems that we have here. Also, states with warmer weather and the ability to have classes, lunch and recess outdoors for the entire year have options that we will never have here due to climate. As for the quality of education it really depends where you go. A lot of places are catching up to us as far as education standards go because so many people are moving out of this area and to other areas and demanding more of the education system.
I too am looking to relocate for the 2020-2021 academic year if schools are closed hear and open elsewhere. In particular we are looking in the Charleston, SC area and I have done lot of research on the schools there and it seems like there are really great opportunities there. When i first brought this up weeks ago I think most people thought I was crazy but now a lot more people are seeing that if you have the means to do this, it is really a great option because I personally will be shocked if schools reopen at full capacity in 2020. And personally I would rather my kid go to school in what might be perceived as a lesser district for a full day of education than some half assed bandaid plan that the State of New York comes up with. Our plan right now would be to come back once the dust settles here but I guess you never know the path that life will take you.
Same. I meant temporary relocation. But there will always be those squeaky wheels that will pressure schools to stay closed. I see the teachers union also trying to "protect" their teachers and also pressure for closure. If things don't change, I think schools will remain closed for next year. The governor thinks online learning is going great.
That being said I'm not super impressed with my "great" school district. I'd be curious to see how they are in CT or NJ.
Im not saying I would do one thing over another, if you do temporarily relocate just be sure that places will have school. 2 of my closest friends are teachers one in NC and the other in VA. Both were already told they will be doing distance learning in the fall, they aren’t sure the extent to which yet. I don’t think distance learning is the ultimate answer as kids need quality education but I Think the districts need a plan following health precautions that will be effective based on science because shutting schools abruptly again is detrimental to education and to a child’s mental health
This is detrimental to children’s mental health regardless of whether or not it is “abrupt.” No friends, anxiety, processing mom and dad’s anxiety as well as being yelled at all the time by stressed out parents trying to do the impossible of working from home, parenting, and homeschooling. I’m not saying it isn’t necessary - I actually don’t think it is safe to go back in the fall - but we HAVE to acknowledge the non- covid toll! It is - what are some other posters calling it? - an inconvenient truth.
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
Posted by seaside
Whenever anyone, online or in real life, says that they believe this or that or predicts this or that, I always want to know their credentials or at least see the numbers or statistics that they're working with.
We are living through a true disaster/emergency. Like so many generations of our ancestors have before us. I don't know anyone who doesn't miss the beautiful life they had before this. Anyone who isn't grieving some loss. Anyone who isn't anxious about the future.
What I can't understand is the rage and railing against those qualified to uphold public health. The contempt for science and scientists and doctors that I see in some of the propaganda circulating. The rage at people who are informed by science and scientists as they make decisions that are necessary and informed by real data provided by real experts.
I completely agree! It baffles me that people disregard science and statistics because it's not what they want to hear. The idea is that we slowly re-open so that we don't have a dramatic increase in cases again and overwhelm hospitals. That is why there needs to be certain ICU capacity, testing capabilities etc. for us to begin re-opening.
I haven't heard anyone say that we will be forced to socially distance FOREVER. Likely some sort of distancing will be in place until a vaccine is developed which scientists are actively working on and testing.
With regards to original poster I heard an interview today which referenced that testing needs to be done at higher volumes for schools to open. They said that in Germany kids in schools are tested 4x week.
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What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
I honestly don’t know what they should do. I am so tired of questioning and thinking about everything. I am ready to fall back and let the chips fall where they may and deal with things as they come 
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
Posted by JandJ1224
Posted by seaside
Whenever anyone, online or in real life, says that they believe this or that or predicts this or that, I always want to know their credentials or at least see the numbers or statistics that they're working with.
We are living through a true disaster/emergency. Like so many generations of our ancestors have before us. I don't know anyone who doesn't miss the beautiful life they had before this. Anyone who isn't grieving some loss. Anyone who isn't anxious about the future.
What I can't understand is the rage and railing against those qualified to uphold public health. The contempt for science and scientists and doctors that I see in some of the propaganda circulating. The rage at people who are informed by science and scientists as they make decisions that are necessary and informed by real data provided by real experts.
I completely agree! It baffles me that people disregard science and statistics because it's not what they want to hear. The idea is that we slowly re-open so that we don't have a dramatic increase in cases again and overwhelm hospitals. That is why there needs to be certain ICU capacity, testing capabilities etc. for us to begin re-opening.
I haven't heard anyone say that we will be forced to socially distance FOREVER. Likely some sort of distancing will be in place until a vaccine is developed which scientists are actively working on and testing.
With regards to original poster I heard an interview today which referenced that testing needs to be done at higher volumes for schools to open. They said that in Germany kids in schools are tested 4x week.
Scientists can make recommendations about science. Economists can make recommendations about the economy. Policy makers, ideally, will weigh the information and consider both when making decisions on our behalf. Nobody benefits from a Great Depression.
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| Posted 5/14/20 3:43 PM |
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mrsrainbow
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
Posted by Mrs213
I honestly don’t know what they should do. I am so tired of questioning and thinking about everything. I am ready to fall back and let the chips fall where they may and deal with things as they come
thats basically all anyone can do so the people acting like their life is over who have no idea what oppression and "loss of life" even means need a reality check (shrug)
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| Posted 5/14/20 5:29 PM |
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AliceCullen
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
Posted by JandJ1224
Posted by seaside
Whenever anyone, online or in real life, says that they believe this or that or predicts this or that, I always want to know their credentials or at least see the numbers or statistics that they're working with.
We are living through a true disaster/emergency. Like so many generations of our ancestors have before us. I don't know anyone who doesn't miss the beautiful life they had before this. Anyone who isn't grieving some loss. Anyone who isn't anxious about the future.
What I can't understand is the rage and railing against those qualified to uphold public health. The contempt for science and scientists and doctors that I see in some of the propaganda circulating. The rage at people who are informed by science and scientists as they make decisions that are necessary and informed by real data provided by real experts.
I completely agree! It baffles me that people disregard science and statistics because it's not what they want to hear. The idea is that we slowly re-open so that we don't have a dramatic increase in cases again and overwhelm hospitals. That is why there needs to be certain ICU capacity, testing capabilities etc. for us to begin re-opening.
I haven't heard anyone say that we will be forced to socially distance FOREVER. Likely some sort of distancing will be in place until a vaccine is developed which scientists are actively working on and testing.
With regards to original poster I heard an interview today which referenced that testing needs to be done at higher volumes for schools to open. They said that in Germany kids in schools are tested 4x week.
I hope there is a less invasive way to test and they’re not shoving that qtip all the way up Children’s noses 4 times a week. It’s super painful and invasive and awful for kids.
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| Posted 5/14/20 5:35 PM |
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
Posted by Hopefulmama
Posted by JandJ1224
Posted by seaside
Whenever anyone, online or in real life, says that they believe this or that or predicts this or that, I always want to know their credentials or at least see the numbers or statistics that they're working with.
We are living through a true disaster/emergency. Like so many generations of our ancestors have before us. I don't know anyone who doesn't miss the beautiful life they had before this. Anyone who isn't grieving some loss. Anyone who isn't anxious about the future.
What I can't understand is the rage and railing against those qualified to uphold public health. The contempt for science and scientists and doctors that I see in some of the propaganda circulating. The rage at people who are informed by science and scientists as they make decisions that are necessary and informed by real data provided by real experts.
I completely agree! It baffles me that people disregard science and statistics because it's not what they want to hear. The idea is that we slowly re-open so that we don't have a dramatic increase in cases again and overwhelm hospitals. That is why there needs to be certain ICU capacity, testing capabilities etc. for us to begin re-opening.
I haven't heard anyone say that we will be forced to socially distance FOREVER. Likely some sort of distancing will be in place until a vaccine is developed which scientists are actively working on and testing.
With regards to original poster I heard an interview today which referenced that testing needs to be done at higher volumes for schools to open. They said that in Germany kids in schools are tested 4x week.
Scientists can make recommendations about science. Economists can make recommendations about the economy. Policy makers, ideally, will weigh the information and consider both when making decisions on our behalf. Nobody benefits from a Great Depression.
YES! Thank you. This is so frustrating!!! Every one of you on here saying listen to the scientists - are you really that narrow minded???? I don't get it!!! This is so frustrating. Do you have absolutely no clue as to what is happening with the economy???? Why are you not okay with anyone taking a risk of getting COVID but you are completely okay with people dying of starvation, abuse, poverty, drugs etc. PLEASE explain this to me.
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Hopefulmama
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
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klingklang77
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Re: What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID?
Posted by lululu
Posted by Hopefulmama
Posted by JandJ1224
Posted by seaside
Whenever anyone, online or in real life, says that they believe this or that or predicts this or that, I always want to know their credentials or at least see the numbers or statistics that they're working with.
We are living through a true disaster/emergency. Like so many generations of our ancestors have before us. I don't know anyone who doesn't miss the beautiful life they had before this. Anyone who isn't grieving some loss. Anyone who isn't anxious about the future.
What I can't understand is the rage and railing against those qualified to uphold public health. The contempt for science and scientists and doctors that I see in some of the propaganda circulating. The rage at people who are informed by science and scientists as they make decisions that are necessary and informed by real data provided by real experts.
I completely agree! It baffles me that people disregard science and statistics because it's not what they want to hear. The idea is that we slowly re-open so that we don't have a dramatic increase in cases again and overwhelm hospitals. That is why there needs to be certain ICU capacity, testing capabilities etc. for us to begin re-opening.
I haven't heard anyone say that we will be forced to socially distance FOREVER. Likely some sort of distancing will be in place until a vaccine is developed which scientists are actively working on and testing.
With regards to original poster I heard an interview today which referenced that testing needs to be done at higher volumes for schools to open. They said that in Germany kids in schools are tested 4x week.
Scientists can make recommendations about science. Economists can make recommendations about the economy. Policy makers, ideally, will weigh the information and consider both when making decisions on our behalf. Nobody benefits from a Great Depression.
YES! Thank you. This is so frustrating!!! Every one of you on here saying listen to the scientists - are you really that narrow minded???? I don't get it!!! This is so frustrating. Do you have absolutely no clue as to what is happening with the economy???? Why are you not okay with anyone taking a risk of getting COVID but you are completely okay with people dying of starvation, abuse, poverty, drugs etc. PLEASE explain this to me.
I don’t think it is “narrow minded” at all to listen to scientists. They know a lot more about it than I do. The death rate is not accurate and, yes, people are recovering but it is so all over the board.
I have a clue as to what is going on with the economy. I am not OK with people dying of starvation, etc. I think that opening up too soon will actually lead to more of those problems. More people will get sick and that will lead to more problems with the other things. Yeah, you can work, but at what cost? Say they open up and more people get sick. They need a month off to recover; they can’t work. That person probably can’t get sick pay. Then it passes to another person and since it is so contagious, it just keeps going and going.
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