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loosilu, I know your modelling was all done for the US, but what do you think of our response in Australia, especially keeping schools open.

Posted by Karl_S Mar 22 '20, 17:51

The argument is that kid are low risk and we need them there so the parents can work (specifically the parents that are nurses and doctors)

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According to the experts in this interesting long read article that’s one of the things that’s not clear cut -- (link) - JackDawson Mar 22, 18:51
show the school officials the Italian Mayor video -- nm - Peglegpete Mar 22, 17:58
Yeah, I’m not a fan. Kids probably don’t die, but they still get infected, and then infect parents. -- nm - mafic Mar 22, 17:56
I'm gonna guess here: STUPID STUPID STUPID - ty97 Mar 22, 17:52 7
- THIS -- nm - Beaker Mar 22, 18:54
- Imagine Suzy's mom has it, but doesn't have symptoms yet. Suzy's mom gives it to Suzy, who also doesn't have symptoms. - ty97 Mar 22, 17:54 5
  - Yeah but if you need a nurse to work, Is it better her kids be in school or with the grandparents. -- nm - Karl_S Mar 22, 17:57 1
    - There are other options. -- nm - ty97 Mar 22, 17:58
  - Some of the observations also indicated lower transmission rates from kids, but the scenario you laid out is safest to go with. -- nm - Beryllium Mar 22, 17:55 1
    - I mean perhaps lower transmission rate from kids? But this thing isn't well studied at this point (it's so new) that can we be sure? -- nm - ty97 Mar 22, 17:57
  - It's the same argument we had in the US (and to an extent are still having in the US) do you prioritize work and the economy over health? - ty97 Mar 22, 17:55

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