We Need an Alternative Coronavirus Plan (Ep. 51)
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydave7 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydave7 Watch this video on how new tech goes mainstream, https://youtu.be/gVsFsydllNo Check out my archived articles/posts on Tesla and investing: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/articles-megaposts-by-davet.23473/#post-485768 Extreme "shelter-in-place" orders have been rolled out throughout the country to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. However, these orders are not sustainable as evidenced by the grievous economic devastation experienced by millions of people. Going forward we must adapt our plans to be more comprehensive and sustainable in an effort to mitigate the spread of the virus while not causing massive economic despair. I present a 10-part alternative plan that I urge policy makers to consider in place of blanket "shelter-in-place" orders that ban all non-essential businesss activity. By following this plan, the goal is to protect the vulnerable, mitigate COVID-19 spread, and safeguard our economy from further calamity. 1. Shelter-in-place of elderly/vulnerable COVID-19 is a virus that disproportionately affects the elderly and immunocompromised. The mortality rate for the elderly is significantly higher than those younger. Thus, I think it's important to isolate the core problem we're trying to solve, namely that is to protect the elderly and immunocompromised while not devastating the economy and the lives of millions already economically vulnerable. This targeted shelter-in-place order would require the elderly and immunocompromised to shelter in home during this crisis. 2. Certified safe provider protocol for those servicing elderly/vulnerable In order for the targeted shelter-in-place order of the elderly/vulnerable to be successful we need to pair it with a health protocol for those who provide services to the elderly/vulnerable. Counties should require those delivering groceries to the elderly/vulnerable be recently tested for COVID-19, wear masks/gloves, and to sanitize all items being delivered. Nursing homes should require every person entering the facility to have a recently cleared COVID-19 test, wear mask/glove, have temperature checked upon entry, and follow hygiene protocols. By providing a certified safe provider protocol we can ensure the elderly/vulnerable get the services they need in a safe manner. 3. Workplace health crisis protocol Many countries in Asia are able to continue allowing companies to operate because they are implementing health crisis protocols in the workplace. Our country should follow. Employees should be required to wear masks at the workplace, have the temperatures checked upon entry, observe social distancing, and have amply hygiene/sanitation supplies available. Further, any employee that shows any possible symptoms of COVID-19 infection should be promptly tested. 4. Transportation health crisis protocol We need to prevent the spread of the virus via our transportation hubs. These measures should be temporary measures exercised only during this time of pandemic crisis. At airports, we need a health protocol to check the temperature of each passenger before the board the plane and after the leave the plane. We should require the wearing of masks on the plane. Further, any person attempting to fly yet showing a fever or symptoms should take a rapid turnaround (ie., 4 hour) COVID-19 test. In taxis and ridesharing vehicles we ought to require the use of masks and a plastic barrier between the front and rear seats. While these measures might be inconvenient, they are a fraction of the current costs of economic shutdown. 5. Gathering health crisis protocol We ought to limit the size of gatherings. And for small gatherings (ie., 10–20 people) we should require certain health crisis protocols, such as social distancing and masks. As we're able to make progress containing the virus spread we can gradually increase the size of gatherings allowed. 6. Free testing for everyone who wants it While the U.S. is finally ramping testing, we need more ambitious goals. We ought to provide free testing for everyone who wants it. 7. Mask procurement 8. Open source treatment data 9. Patient choice of treatment 10. Vaccine fast-tracking Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial or tax advisor. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of information on this channel. Author is long TSLA at time of original video publish date.
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