COVID-19 Outbreak (Update: More than 2.9M cases and 132,313 deaths in US)

0rion said

I would like to see the science that says now is the time to open things up because what I see in general are cases still increasing. Not increasing as drastic but still increasing. I just don't see what's different now versus 2 weeks ago.

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We’re increasing here very dramatically. Per CNN, Salisbury is the 14th fastest-growing hotspot in the nation. Poultry production is big, with Perdue's headquarters being in Salisbury. Most of the Salisbury area nursing homes have positive cases, so this is just the start.

The facility where I work is 30 miles to the south of my home, and there are 2 other facilities 15 miles away from that building. We form a triangle of nursing homes located in small towns. Currently there are no positive cases in any of the three but because of the growing number of cases to our north and further south (Virginia) we feel surrounded. It's a war and the perimeter is being pushed back. It's only a matter of time. There is discussion of housing essential employees in hotels near where I work, but that will be something I'll have to discuss with my family. Great times.