Subj : Re: Quarantine projects
To : Mike Powell
From : Vk3jed
Date : Thu Apr 23 2020 11:07 am
-=> On 04-22-20 12:38, Mike Powell wrote to VK3JED <=-
MP> The Federal government issues guidelines here also. It is up to the
MP> states whether or not they enforce them locally, and some states have
MP> gone over and above. Actually, sounds pretty much like what you
MP> described. :)
A lot more consistency here. The Federal guidelines are actually worked on by
a special Cabinet made up of the Prime Minister, state Premiers and territory
Chief Ministers, at least, so the states are directly involved in the proces.
>Here, we're not allowed to gether in groups more than 2 and nonessential
travel
>is banned, though what's determined as nonessential (i.e. whether it falls
into
>one of the 4 permitted categories) is sometimes up to the police. The 4
>categories are:
MP> Here, that depends on what state you are in and, in some cases, what
MP> city. Louisville is apparently being pretty strict on the gathering in
MP> groups, where I believe the state level directive is that we are
MP> discouraged to do so. We are also requested not to travel unless it is
MP> for one of the essential reasons but, again, in this state we are not
MP> on as strict of a lockdown as others so I don't think that is being
MP> enforced. What is being enforced is the closure of several types of
MP> business and other locations (like parks) in an effort to discourage
MP> travel and gatherings.
There's a lot more consistency here. As for types of business, there's a list
of "high risk" businesses that were forced to close - basically places where
there's likely large scale close contact or high people traffic. Other
businesses work on a case by case basis, provided they adhere to the social
distancing rules. Some businesses trade with restrictions on the number of
people in store, some have gone to online orders only, some have closed down
for the time being. Many have added online offerings to their traditional
methods.
And some businesses in the "prohibited" category are still trading, by ceasing
only those activities that are prohibited. For example, many cafes have
switched to offering take away coffee and food, which is allowed, but have
stopped their sit in dining. Even pubs have taken to offering take away/home
delivery of their meals, which is a new thing, because pubs are very much a sit
in tradition for dining.
MP> Within the past week or two, our city did pass an ordanace banning more
MP> than one householdmember being in the grocery at one time (with
MP> exceptions for those who require assistance), and the state followed
MP> suit a few days later. That is being enforced by the stores.
We don't have that one here. However, the major supermarkets have taken it
upon themselves to offer special trading hours for vulnerable people (those on
a disability or aged pension, etc) and emergency service workers.
MP> They have closed parks and playgrounds in some of the larger cities
MP> here in Kentucky for the same reason. I have also found a benefit of
Yes, playgrounds are closed, because of the potential for transmission from the
shared equipment. Parks are dealt with on a case by case basis by local
government.
MP> walking during my 15 minute workbreaks here at home vs. at the
MP> office... it is not all flat here. :)
Getting fit, are we? :D
>The US is a lot more casual than Australia too, but while the restrictions
re
>causing economic chaos, people are largely in support of them, as we are
seeing
>dramatic effects on the infection rate. We still have a while to go, as the
>government is keen to avoid the "rebound" that has been seen in other
>countries.
MP> I am concerned that we are going to get a rebound no matter what and we
MP> are just putting off the inevitable.
I think we can avoid a rebound over here with careful management.
MP> * SLMR 2.1a * clap on (CLAP!CLAP!) clap off (CLAP!) NO CARRIER
Haha an old classic. :D
... All's well that ends.
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