Just how drastically is life about to change in America? Dr. Anthony Fauci told CBS News that “everything is on the table.” That includes everything from closing down restaurants and bars to curfews of entire cities. (Please watch above)
According to Fauci, if it looks like you’re overreacting right now, you’re probably doing the right thing. Life is going to change in short term, but in order to mitigate the damage this virus can cause, everyone must change their lifestyle.
You’ve heard these recommendations before, but they are worth repeating.
*Wash your hands early and often
*Stay away from crowds and keep your distance when you’re around people.
*If you develop symptoms (fever, dry cough, chills & aches) stay home!
How to slow the spread? Dr. Fauci told NBC he’s in favor of a two week shutdown.
Dr. Fauci would prefer a 14-day national shutdown of some sort to slow down coronavirus, and has made this point of view known in admin, he says on "Meet the Press."
"I think we should really be overly aggressive and get criticized for over-reacting," Fauci told @chucktodd.
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) March 15, 2020
The governor of New York is asking everyone in his state to stay home.
What we do next will have a massive impact on the trajectory of this virus in New York.
We can only maintain public health by STAYING APART.
The decision each of makes now will impact us all tomorrow. STAY HOME.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 15, 2020
Folks, if @AOC and @tedcruz agree on something, we should listen. pic.twitter.com/yFcfG1yQqv
— Kathryn Watson (@kathrynw5) March 15, 2020
In Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine is looking at closing schools for the remainder of the school year as well as restaurants and bars.
BREAKING: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said state officials are mulling over whether to close restaurants, bars, and schools for the rest of the year in order to help contain the spread of COVID-19. https://t.co/19NXRWrV04
— Cleveland 19 News (@cleveland19news) March 15, 2020
In New Orleans, the mayor is breaking up the crowds on Bourbon Street. Police officers broadcasting from their cars: “Under order of the governor and the mayor, large numbers of people are prohibited from congregating together. You are jeopardizing public health.”
#NOLA is clearing out #bourbonstreet. #COVIDー19 pic.twitter.com/Q7RyugN1iO
— Oscar Zoroaster (@Prof__Marvel) March 15, 2020