Obvious answer: economics. The report recommends restricting re-opening measures, which will impact the economy. *In the short term.*
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But even these will be devastating, both to the businesses directly affected and to other firms in different places who will wonder if they can remain viable if it happens in their area.
Wouldn’t it be better to get cases right down? It would reassure the public, it would make future lockdowns
It would mean short-term pain in terms of halting re-opening, but it should mean longer-term gain.
I can only hope common sense prevails over the government's penchant for short-term showmanship.
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