Coronavirus in Massachusetts (Burlington: music, lawn, financial)

[Arya Stark]

Originally Posted by charolastra00

We're seeing flattening numbers because of the shelter in place. Nothing to do with immunity

Again, there is no evidence of this. Frankly we have just about as many cases now as we did in late March... so it seems obvious the sheltering is doing very little

[2sleepy]

Originally Posted by Arya Stark

Again, there is no evidence of this. Frankly we have just about as many cases now as we did in late March... so it seems obvious the sheltering is doing very little

In Massachusetts? On March 28 there were 4257 cases and 44 deaths. As of yesterday there were 53,348 cases and 2730 deaths

[Bridge781]

Originally Posted by 2sleepy

In Massachusetts? On March 28 there were 4257 cases and 44 deaths. As of yesterday there were 53,348 cases and 2730 deaths

Given all the people in MA that isn’t that much. I’m not minimizing and of course I’d feel bad if it was my loved one but the situation could be far worse.

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by Arya Stark

IF it didn't give you "some immunity" wouldn't we see ever spiking numbers? Yet the numbers are flat. Seems to me that is evidence that some immunity is given.

Originally Posted by Arya Stark

Again, there is no evidence of this. Frankly we have just about as many cases now as we did in late March... so it seems obvious the sheltering is doing very little

[charolastra00]

Originally Posted by Bridge781

Given all the people in MA that isn’t that much. I’m not minimizing and of course I’d feel bad if it was my loved one but the situation could be far worse.

We have the 15th largest population but the 4th highest number of deaths to coronavirus.



Had we not shut down yes, it would have been worse. But we also shut down at least 2 weeks too late.

[htfdcolt]

Originally Posted by charolastra00

We have the 15th largest population but the 4th highest number of deaths to coronavirus.



Had we not shut down yes, it would have been worse. But we also shut down at least 2 weeks too late.

And honestly, I'd question the "shut down". I had to drive into my workplace yesterday (essential business...and it was the first time I'd gone there in a month)...from the Burlington area to the Rt 3/495 interchange area. I was disheartened to see the amount of traffic, on both highways and side roads. It's almost as if people are getting tired and impatient and heading out just to avoid going crazy. I don't know how much social isolation is taking place in private settings, but it would not surprise me if folks are "trusting" their close friends and starting to socialize.

[brightdoglover]

Originally Posted by htfdcolt

And honestly, I'd question the "shut down".... I don't know how much social isolation is taking place in private settings, but it would not surprise me if folks are "trusting" their close friends and starting to socialize.

I'm quite sure this is taking place everywhere, frankly.

[htfdcolt]

Originally Posted by brightdoglover

I'm quite sure this is taking place everywhere, frankly.

Yes. No sooner had I posted my reply, that I saw this article on "quarantine fatigue" in today's Globe:

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/...e-is-starting/

[Bridge781]

It sounds like California and other countries did a better job the MA did. I think MA leadership was too liberal. And worried about screwing up the economy which was inevitable.

[htfdcolt]

Originally Posted by Bridge781

It sounds like California and other countries did a better job the MA did. I think MA leadership was too liberal. And worried about screwing up the economy which was inevitable.

I think you're right. I do think our state gov't has been level-headed, but it's now clear that the virus was circulating around Greater Boston through much of February. Santa Clara county in CA had the first fatality from the virus on Feb 6, much earlier than anyone thought...and the whole Bay area was shut down about a week or so before MA was.