Coronavirus

- A downward trajectory of influenza-like illnesses and COVID-19 syndromic cases reported within a 14-day period.
- A downward trajectory of documented cases or positive tests as a percent of total tests, within a 14-day period.
- Hospitals are treating patients without crisis care and have a robust testing program in place for at-risk healthcare workers, including emerging antibody testing.

When a state enters phase one, according to the guidelines, individuals should continue to social distance when in public, and social settings of more than 10 people should be avoided. Individuals should minimize non-essential travel, and follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines regarding self-isolating following travel.

Vulnerable individuals should continue to stay at home and members of their households should be aware that returning to work where distancing isn't practical risks passing on the coronavirus to the vulnerable person.

Employers should continue to encourage their employees to work remotely, when possible, and return to work in phases. Additionally, employers should close common areas, minimize non-essential travel, and consider special accommodations for vulnerable employees.

During phase one, schools, daycare centers, and camps should remain closed, and visits to senior living homes and hospitals should be prohibited. Large venues, like dine-in restaurants, movie theaters, sports venues can reopen under strict physical distancing protocols.

Gyms can reopen if they adhere to strict physical distancing and sanitation protocols, but bars should remain closed.

Additionally, elective surgeries can resume on an outpatient basis at facilities that adhere to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines.

During phase two, vulnerable individuals should continue to stay at home. Individuals should continue to social distance, but social settings of more than 50 should be avoided. Non-essential travel can resume.

Employers should continue to encourage their employees to work remotely, should keep common areas closed, and should continue to consider special accommodations for the vulnerable population.

In phase two, schools, daycare centers, and camps can reopen, and bars can open with reduced standing-room occupancy.

Vulnerable individuals no longer have to stay at home but should practice social distancing and minimize their exposure to social settings where distancing may not be practical. Low-risk populations should minimize their time spent in crowded environments.

Employers can allow their workers to return to work in phase three.

Visits to senior care facilities and hospitals can resume, but those who interact with residents and patients must maintain high standards of hygiene. Large venues, like movie theaters and sports venues, can operate under limited physical distancing protocols. Bars can operate with increased standing room occupancy.

I just read that Georgia (the state, not the country) is going to start up again.

First up for businesses - Barber shops, hair salons, nail salons and massage therapy.

This should be interesting. Keep in mind, Gov.Kemp is a big Trump fan.

If you look up the facts, Sweden is having a higher per capita case rate and death rate than surrounding countries.

Sturgis wrote:

If you look up the facts, Sweden is having a higher per capita case rate and death rate than surrounding countries.

I know the facts....dont talk down to me.

hawkeye10 wrote:

Sturgis wrote:

If you look up the facts, Sweden is having a higher per capita case rate and death rate than surrounding countries.

I know the facts....dont talk down to me.

why should he not when you point to Sweden as a success in fighting this virus and that is hardly the case.

I just read that Georgia (the state, not the country) is going to start up again.

First up for businesses - Barber shops, hair salons, nail salons and massage therapy.

This should be interesting. Keep in mind, Gov.Kemp is a big Trump fan.

BillRM wrote:

hawkeye10 wrote:

Sturgis wrote:

If you look up the facts, Sweden is having a higher per capita case rate and death rate than surrounding countries.

I know the facts....dont talk down to me.

why should he not when you point to Sweden as a success in fighting this virus and that is hardly the case.

I remember back when you were right a high percentage of the time. Those days are over I take it.

So Sweden is a country who have better results so far then other surrounding nations who example we should copy?

Sturgis wrote:

I just read that Georgia (the state, not the country) is going to start up again.

First up for businesses - Barber shops, hair salons, nail salons and massage therapy.

This should be interesting. Keep in mind, Gov.Kemp is a big Trump fan.

GUESS WHO IS OPEN TO DO YOUR HAIR, NAILS AND EYEBROWS?
THE FUNERAL HOME!
IF YOU WANT AN APPOINTMENT, KEEP RUNNING AROUND.'

GUESS WHO IS OPEN TO DO YOUR HAIR, NAILS AND EYEBROWS?
THE FUNERAL HOME!
IF YOU WANT AN APPOINTMENT, KEEP RUNNING AROUND.'

Funny, I just looked at the Darwin Aware site, and nothing has been posted since 2019.