Is the US ready to open up again? Short answer no.
Long answer: key to opening up needs three things
1. Declining cases (with enough testing so you know)
2. Adequate testing/tracing/isolation infrastructure
3. Hospitals/HCW ready.
I don't know any state that meets all three.
"The real danger to the economy isn’t public health measures and shelter in place orders, but failing to contain the spread of coronavirus today"
Proud to contribute to this piece with @IMPACT4HC team @ShikhaJainMD@FutureDocs@evebmd@alikhan28 @LJoyZ_MD https://t.co/olMxX7Hl5n
EXCITED to launch #OffTheirPlate in Chicago today! we are a nonprofit org of volunteers providing meals to frontline healthcare workers and supporting local restaurants
donations always appreciated & join us -> https://t.co/1NLjUI2F5U
💥💥💥Chicago's healthcare teams are fighting a surge in #covid_19 cases and preparing for a challenging road ahead. We’re eager to support the local restaurants and root on the fearless healthcare providers on the frontlines, and ultimately take one thing #offtheirplate! 💪
Dr. Emily Landon with University of Chicago-Medicine speaking on Illinois residents sheltering-in-place: “It’s really hard to feel like you’re saving the world when you’re watching Netflix from your couch… if we do this right, nothing happens.”