But, the health officials cannot assess the risks until we have reliable data.
We cannot have reliable data until we have accessible and reliable testing.
Hence, it is imperative to shut down social interaction so we can get a reliable snapshot with good data. Italy made the mistake of not doing so. Their hospital beds are overrun.
Yes, it is disruptive to school kids and families and businesses, but we cannot guess wrong on the trajectory.
Once we have the good data (next week perhaps), then federal and state health officials can manage the various risks in our respective communities.
An extended “snow day” won’t kill us. We’ll bounce back quickly.