As of today, Denmark joined Poland and the Czech Republic in closing their borders to all non-citzens in response to the coronvirus. Who would have thought that these countries where so hateful and racist?

David

Mrs. dpnewell wrote:

Anyone want to deny that Trump called this a "hoax"?

rfenst wrote:

*meh*

With all the other seasons being cancelled it sure is refreshing to see that second guessing season is still scheduled.

deadeyedick wrote:

Hoo hoo hoo hooooooo!

Second guessing is what Tiggers do best!

KingoftheCove wrote:

Anyone want to deny that Trump called this a "hoax"?

rfenst wrote:

as for European nations deciding to close their borders, the WHO, CDC and other experts say that is too late, now...the virus has spread all over and that it's now a "pandemic" ...


the experts say the best approach is to practice social distancing, eliminate social gatherings, especially the at risk elderly and folks with weakened immune systems...this will slow and minimize the spread...


but some folks still believe the Wizard of Alls, who is still doing travel bans and the like...

delta1 wrote:

public health experts say travel bans are not effective, unless imposed very early, and even then, not much data exists to prove their efficacy...

especially if the spread of the virus into the protected area has already begun...and given the known numbers of infected people throughout the US, it does seem a little late to shut the barn door...


https://time.com/5801723/trump-travel-ban-covid-19/ 

https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-effectiveness.html 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200213175923.htm 



we'd be better off spending our resources addressing the growing internal spread, like what is happening already...banning large social gatherings, social distancing, identifying and isolating those who are infected...and washing our hands...

this shouldn't be a partisan issue...I think we both want what is best for all Americans...and even Trump seems to be getting on board that train, instead of focusing on the stock market and the economy, he is slowly seeing that this is a national health threat to all American people, not just businesses...

delta1 wrote:

public health experts say travel bans are not effective, unless imposed very early, and even then, not much data exists to prove their efficacy...

especially if the spread of the virus into the protected area has already begun...and given the known numbers of infected people throughout the US, it does seem a little late to shut the barn door...

delta1 wrote: