Rumor vs Reality

Rumor: We need to reopen to restore the economy. Reality: Stop the spread, then reopen.
Share on facebook
Share on twitter
Share on email

If we reopen without containing the virus, we are likely to have to shut down again. If we control spread and then open, the economy will begin to recover. Countries that successfully reopened stopped the virus first. They used universal mask policies to control the spread, plus testing and contact tracing to quickly spot and contain any new outbreaks. Now they have open schools, travel and sports. We can too.

References

Reuters: A quick reopening, a surge in infections, and a U.S. recovery at risk.

Dept of Health and Human Services: Reopening Guidance Currently Available by State

BBC: How did New Zealand become Covid-19 free?

Science Magazine: School openings across globe suggest ways to keep coronavirus at bay, despite outbreaks

Related cards

See an error in our work? Please let us know and include the source of your info. We’ll update or correct as appropriate.

Search

Get Reality in Your Inbox

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.