Agressive lockdown for 1-2 weeks
In order to drastically lower the R value at an accelerated rate, a period of 1-2 weeks should be advertised as a 'temporarily aggressive' lockdown, with the promise of eased measures at the end of this period.
During this short period of time, the lockdown should be redefined, allowing only absolutely essential shopping and heavily restricted outdoor exercise. Also, the penalty for breaking the rules of this redefined period of lockdown should be significantly increased.
This would hopefully give the public a 'one last push' attitude with clear light at the end of the tunnel.
Why the contribution is important
This idea is important as I believe that the public's patience is wearing thin and the lockdown is not being taken as seriously as it needs to be at this critical time. People need to receive some sort of short-term gratification, which I think can be achieved of everyone buckles down for even just one week of aggressive lockdown. What is achieved through several more weeks of half hearted lockdown could potentially be seen after only a short burst of a strict lockdown. Although this idea may be seen as draconian to some, I believe that the public will largely on board.
by abcdefg on May 06, 2020 at 03:58PM
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