Comment by throwaway936482

This strategy is not insane only if there is also a concerted effort to protect those who are vulnerable while the virus spreads. The problem is there isn't one. At all. None. Zip. Zero. Some care homes are, off their own back, banning visitors but apart from that the old and the vulnerable are not being asked to self isolate or engage in social distancing, only those who have symptoms themselves are being told to self isolate, and not members of their households. Social clubs, churches, pubs, cafes, day centres, restaurants etc. where a lot of older people congregate are all still open. None essential home visits have not been curtailed and people are not being advised to socially distance themselves from the vulnerable.