Lockdowns have been shown to work. The initial lockdown was entered into with optimism and was effective. Some of the frustration stems from the harsher second round lockdowns being imposed by the government that botched the hotel quarantine, which ultimately created the second wave.
Similarly lockdowns were intended to protect the most vulnerable in our society, yet the aged care outbreaks (also a result of poor governance) exposed the vulnerable in disastrous ways.
It’s frustrating - but overall the numbers have improved significantly.
Don’t know the answer to what is the best method for combating the virus. Or what is a more critical value for healthy society - individual health vs economic stability. Looking at developments around the world, it seems one has to be sacrificed for the other at present. Just a question of how much either way.
Well balanced analysis. I really enjoyed your conclusion. Indeed Daniel Andrews does need to listen to other advisers. Epidemiologists have a slanted view.
Good one Bookie!
Lockdowns have been shown to work. The initial lockdown was entered into with optimism and was effective. Some of the frustration stems from the harsher second round lockdowns being imposed by the government that botched the hotel quarantine, which ultimately created the second wave.
Similarly lockdowns were intended to protect the most vulnerable in our society, yet the aged care outbreaks (also a result of poor governance) exposed the vulnerable in disastrous ways.
It’s frustrating - but overall the numbers have improved significantly.
Don’t know the answer to what is the best method for combating the virus. Or what is a more critical value for healthy society - individual health vs economic stability. Looking at developments around the world, it seems one has to be sacrificed for the other at present. Just a question of how much either way.
Love it booky x
Well balanced analysis. I really enjoyed your conclusion. Indeed Daniel Andrews does need to listen to other advisers. Epidemiologists have a slanted view.
Finally off the fence. Proud. Great piece.