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It's not just about us
Yes, we need to be prudent and observe reasonable precautions to avoid a worsening spread COVOD-19. At the same time, we need to recognize that there are significant health and mortality costs in maintaining a strict stay at home regimen. Here are some of those:[LIST][*]There is an increase of opoid deaths Opioid Deaths Surge During Coronavirus In America’s Overdose Capitals[LIST][*]Pediatricians are seeing a drastic reduction in appointments, meaning many children are missing vaccinations for diseases that are serious and sometimes fatal. Is It Safe To Bring My Child In For Vaccinations During Coronavirus? : Shots - Health News : NPR[LIST][*]Cancer patients are having to forgo "elective" surgeries. https://www.dmagazine.com/healthcare-business/2020/04/for-cancer-patients-elective-surgeries-cant-come-soon-enough
Taken together, these and other "side effects" of the lockdown pose a grave danger to society. We can't get a handle on them in the absence of a prudent relaxation of the present controls. |
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