quote: | Originally posted by Paradox Lost
Is this something we actually want? I think we're imagining 'normal' in terms of the rhythm of daily life, which is certainly how I was using it, but that also includes all the institutional deficiencies that COVID has managed to expose, so if we never return to normal, then we should be so fortunate.
Otherwise, I think people are finally coming to terms that normal- as we once knew it- is a thing of the past for the indefinite future, and that we simply can't expect to shelter in place for a few weeks and then walk back out into the world as it once was. I think it's reasonable to believe that we'll basically be playing a game of COVID cat-and-mouse until herd immunity is achieved one way or the other, so, yeah, buckle up. |
Normal as the new normal even will take a while.
Denmark just started with opening primary schools. Our prime minister yesterday announced we will too as of May 11th, but at 50%, which means classes will be divided into two.
Children under 13 will be able to sport/train again without the 1.5 meter distance. Only outside at their own club, no competition games, no parents at the sidelines. 13 - 18 years old also are allowed to sport outside again, but need to keep the 1.5 meter distance, so that means only training.
Our government pays close attention to Denmark and Austria, who seem to be a bit ahead of us. They discuss with Germany as it's good when the approach of neighbor countries is not too far off.
Reason to first start with the kids is that research showed that kids don't seem to spread corona, but mostly get it from older people and only get mild symptoms.
Our top already was a couple of weeks ago and it took till now until the first release measures have been announced. It shows our government is acting very carefully.
The charts of the Eindhoven University researchers show that only countries with a flattened curve start thinking of releasing measures.
https://www.tue.nl/en/news/news-ove...new-infections/
Big exception is the US. It's obvious the US approach of Trump a very risky one as we already have the idea of taking some risks, just by opening the schools. Next to that we waited much longer.
It's gonna take months before we have the new normal in the best scenario, at least over here it will take that long.
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