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I have to say Rob that I was concerned that Jamaica opened too soon. I know the economy needs tourists but at what cost? I am dying to get back there but will wait until December, hopefully. Stay safe you two.
SLP,Quote:
Originally Posted by SLP
I wrote this is another thread, but it applies here:
The government truly wants to open the country to tourism, but they equally want the country to avoid a surge in COVID cases.
Many tourism workers are severely hurt economically, completely broke, can't pay any rent or bills or put food on the table. You have to weigh the economic problems in this equation, which includes starvation that will kill you vs. the chance of catching a virus the might kill you. It is an ugly reality, but a reality nevertheless.
I very much like this quotation from Nana Akufo-Addo, the President of the Republic of Ghana, back in late March: “We know how to bring the economy back to life. What we do not know is how to bring people back to life. We will, therefore, protect people’s lives, then their livelihoods.” I'm certain that the health effects of shutdowns are considered in every government's planning process.
Simple and eloquent! 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by wrtiii