What I hoped for was simple.
1. A directive to self isolate, including a wage guarantee for anyone who's income falls below a certain cut off.
2. Clear definition of essential services, and special incentives for them because they put themselves in danger.
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1. A directive to self isolate, including a wage guarantee for anyone who's income falls below a certain cut off.
2. Clear definition of essential services, and special incentives for them because they put themselves in danger.
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3. Announcement that private hospitals, path labs and pharmacies will also be providing free services for people suspected of infection.
4. Staggered system by which people could buy essential items, even during self isolation, to ensure no stockpiling
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4. Staggered system by which people could buy essential items, even during self isolation, to ensure no stockpiling
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5. Special support for people above the age of 65 who are living alone to ensure they do not come in contact with potential carriers.
6. Announcement of better isolation and quarantine facilities for all people testing positive or who suspect they are infected.
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6. Announcement of better isolation and quarantine facilities for all people testing positive or who suspect they are infected.
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7. Closure of all religious and social gatherings.
8. Greater testing
9. Protocols for release of data, so there is no misinformation
10. Protocols for regular press briefings.
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8. Greater testing
9. Protocols for release of data, so there is no misinformation
10. Protocols for regular press briefings.
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I expected that, and more.
Instead, I was told to stay indoors on Sunday, and to clap for 5 minutes at 5 pm.
"Go Corona, Go."
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Instead, I was told to stay indoors on Sunday, and to clap for 5 minutes at 5 pm.
"Go Corona, Go."
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