Bold Move - What does everyone think?

[qwerty]

Because there are not enough tests to test everyone, it is impossible to say how widespread the virus really is, how it is transmitted, and how deadly it really is. Therefore, the only rational way to limit the spread is to apply social distancing principles to EVERYONE worldwide. I personally hate some of the ridiculous practices that are being implemented here in my home area in the US (one grocery chain is spraying incoming customers with hand sanitizer) but it is what it is. I don't think only isolating/quarantining older people will work well enough.

[Rob]

...I don't think only isolating/quarantining older people will work well enough.

Neither does the Jamaican government. The article explains the other steps being taken and why they feel that quarantining the elderly population makes the most sense with the current plans in place.

[Accompong]

Neither does the Jamaican government. The article explains the other steps being taken and why they feel that quarantining the elderly population makes the most sense with the current plans in place.

I see and understand the point but.... In densely population centers like Kingston, MoBay, Ochi, etc., the success overall will depend on the compliance by the people in "social distancing". Kind of the same thing as here in the US. Population centers like NYC can and have gotten out of control and in less densely populated areas like Nebraska etc. it is only a minor problem at this time. My worry is that people will leave the problem areas and go to less problem areas to escape, (NYC to Nebraska etc) and (in Jamaica) Kingston to Negril etc.

For everyone's sake, I hope all the mitigation plans work for everyone.

Stay Safe.

[Kold Ass Mofo]

I see and understand the point but.... In densely population centers like Kingston, MoBay, Ochi, etc., the success overall will depend on the compliance by the people in "social distancing". Kind of the same thing as here in the US. Population centers like NYC can and have gotten out of control and in less densely populated areas like Nebraska etc. it is only a minor problem at this time. My worry is that people will leave the problem areas and go to less problem areas to escape, (NYC to Nebraska etc) and (in Jamaica) Kingston to Negril etc.

For everyone's sake, I hope all the mitigation plans work for everyone.

Stay Safe.

The US govt is 'asking' people who travel from NY to other parts of the country to SELF-quarantine. OK then. Maybe they should 'force' people to not travel....like the Chinese did, and Italy got around to doing after much damage was done.

We have local cases that have been tracked back to several high school band trips to NYC at the beginning of the month. Three weeks later they are popping onto the radar screen. Some other local cases were people that were on cruise ships. A few more cases are people who traveled domestically to 'outbreak areas'. IMO the sooner everyone is forced to lock down for 2+ weeks the sooner we all get over this. Closing high density social settings will only do so much, people need to self-isolate.

I Pray that Jamaica can keep a lid on this monster.