South Korea locks down again...

[anthony2k7]

https://www.newsweek.com/south-kore...s-reopening-after-covid-19-cases-jump-1502864

How on earth do we get back to normal when one person could have infected 1500 people in one night?

 

[AgentMama]

Reopening nightclubs doesn't seem like it should have been included in initial phases of reopening. Even if social distancing is recommended, I would think that would quickly be forgotten as people become more intoxicated.

 

[Christine]

Well, it doesn't sound like they are on true "lockdown" again. They are just rolling back the reopening of bars/nightclubs for 30 days. But yeah, it's interesting how fast it will come back with that sort of gathering.

 

[anthony2k7]

Reopening nightclubs doesn't seem like it should have been included in initial phases of reopening. Even if social distancing is recommended, I would think that would quickly be forgotten as people become more intoxicated.

I dont think SK were at initial phases though were they?

Point is, you go through all the phases and get some normality back and relax social distancing and then all it takes is one person and suddenly there could be dozens infected again.

Makes me think the R number isnt a reliable measure really.

 

[HeatherC]

https://www.newsweek.com/south-kore...s-reopening-after-covid-19-cases-jump-1502864

How on earth do we get back to normal when one person could have infected 1500 people in one night?

I don’t think we do. For a very long time. I think re opening things back up is just giving people the illusion of normal.

 

[3 MEN AND A BOAT]

Five nightclubs in one night, guess I’m old.

 

[ADisneyQueen]

https://www.newsweek.com/south-kore...s-reopening-after-covid-19-cases-jump-1502864

How on earth do we get back to normal when one person could have infected 1500 people in one night?

You really should change the title of your thread. South Korea is not on lockdown, they are just closing bars and nightclubs. Your thread is misleading.

 

[JimMIA]

Five nightclubs in one night, guess I’m old.

Come to Miami. We have some that stay open 24 hours, so you don't have to move around (although they are currently closed and will remain so for a while).

 

[RamblingMad]

How on earth do we get back to normal when one person could have infected 1500 people in one night?

Imagine going to WDW.

Large gatherings is a problem with this virus.

The question you should be asking: how can WDW open June 1st if this virus spreads so easily?

 

[Tallis]

Time to start handing out the Darwin awards.

 

[Searc]

Imagine going to WDW.

Large gatherings is a problem with this virus.

The question you should be asking: how can WDW open June 1st if this virus spreads so easily?

It isn't opening June 1st.

 

[Jrb1979]

This shows that all it takes is one idiot to ruin it for everyone. I'm all for opening everything but only if people can stick with the physical distancing and wear a mask when it's not possible.

 

[SaintsManiac]

This shows that all it takes is one idiot to ruin it for everyone. I'm all for opening everything but only if people can stick with the physical distancing and wear a mask when it's not possible.

I saw this on Twitter last night. This is something people cannot grasp.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1258779943707774976

 

[Notrealname]

The R number is not a constant. It will vary as people change their social behaviors and as the immunity of the population changes.
Large scale gatherings will drive up the R, not wearing masks will drive up the R. That’s a consequence of reopening. The increase in R can be mitigated by testing, tracing and isolating those infected.

That takes planning. The US isn’t planning.

 

[ronandannette]

Five nightclubs in one night, guess I’m old.

Well, yes, you and I are probably both old but I'd guess the five-in-one-night thing might have to do with people reveling in their restored freedoms rather than it be a regular occurrence. But then again, back to the being old thing...

This shows that all it takes is one idiot to ruin it for everyone. I'm all for opening everything but only if people can stick with the physical distancing and wear a mask when it's not possible.

Why call him an idiot? He was asymptomatic and not breaking any rules. That kind of environment would be impossible to observe proper physical distancing in. This is what will happen when high-occupancy venues open back up. It's inevitable.

 

[Jrb1979]

Well, yes, you and I are probably both old but I'd guess the five-in-one-night thing might have to do with people reveling in their restored freedoms rather than it be a regular occurrence. But then again, back to the being old thing...

Why call him an idiot? He was asymptomatic and not breaking any rules. That kind of environment would be impossible to observe proper physical distancing in. This is what will happen when high-occupancy venues open back up. It's inevitable.

He was an idiot for not wearing a mask when everyone else was.

 

[ronandannette]

He was an idiot for not wearing a mask when everyone else was.

Does the article mention him not wearing a mask? I do not think so. And it's folly to believe that wearing a mask is a 100% solution.

 

[Jrb1979]

Does the article mention him not wearing a mask? I do not think so. And it's folly to believe that wearing a mask is a 100% solution.

Its 100%a solution but it does help.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

This isn't a lock down unless someone is taking creative license with the condition of bars and nightclubs closing down for 30 days...

 

[low-key]

yes night clubs, bars and prostitution should be the last things to open up