There has to be some point where people are allowed to resume risky work if they take adequate precautions.
What is clearly needed is more protective gear and some strict rules about social contact.
It would be better if we could get a vaccine but we can't drag this on indefinitely.
I feel fairly confident that if you follow the rules, wear a mask, maintain social distancing, wash your hands frequently and sanitize and suspect items, you can greatly reduce the risk of infection. Some risk will still exist and probably no matter what we do some risk will.
Yes those who flaunt the guidelines put themselves and possibly others at greater risk, but if we are hoping for a world where everyone complies we will wait forever.
Yes, risk takers who expose themselves may place their close associates at risk but it might be something we can't avoid.
I can tell people smoking is dangerous, yet some will still smoke.
It is a tough decision, but certainly we need to have a point where most people can rejoin the workforce.
Owners of factories or stores need to make the conditions as safe as possible but we need to produce and sell items.
We already have certain people working and while some have gotten infected, most seem to be OK.
Vigilance and compliance with guidelines should enable us to get the process started.
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