Should places start to open despite the pandemic? In Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro believes things such as gyms should open up for the public. In disagreement, Nelson Teich, the health minister, criticized Bolsonaro's opinion and believes people should maintain social distancing. Bolsonaro isn't taking the pandemic very seriously as he compared Covid-19 to the common flu. Even with Brazil surpassing France in Corona virus cases with around 200,000 cases according to BBC News, Bolsonaro still believes things should open. Mr. Teich did not like this and resigned from his position due to their clashing views about the precautions that should be taken during this pandemic. This is the second health minister Brazil has gone through in a month! Earlier this month, the previous health minister was fired by Mr. Bolsonaro after he advocated for people to continue social distancing. Bolsonaro seems very insistent to get things up and running in Brazil even though two separate health ministers didn't agree with his opinions. Now, Brazil currently doesn't even have a health minister employed during this crisis. The death tolls are rapidly increasing in Brazil and Bolsonaro chooses to ignore it and make the whole pandemic seem less severe than it really is.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-52682358
1. Do you think Brazil will be able to find somebody to fill the position of health minister because of Bolsonaro's antics?
2. Do you think things like gyms, salons, and restaurants should open?
3. Do you think Brazil will reek the consequences of Bolsonaro's actions?
Clearly, Bolsonaro's actions have been completely irresponsible. While the nation currently sits in a precarious economic situation, and a universal shutdown could threaten the economy, his actions will innevitably lead to more harm than they could have possibly prevented. The consequences of following his guidlines could leave the nation's hospitals overwhelmed. In this situation, they may need to select their patients, leaving for dead those who have the least to offer society. Homeless and unemployment crisees currently plague the nation and are likely reasons for him downplaying the pandemic; however, I don't beleive that health for his citizens and the surival of Brazil's economy are mutually exclusive. By instituting regulations on movement and enacting social distancing measures, the nation could avoid the brunt of the issue. In addition, they could continue production at a reduced level to avoid his worst fears being manifested.
ReplyDeleteGyms, salons, and restaurants shouldn't open yet, simply because a fundamental part of their business is that people have to be close together. Especially in gyms, where they are breathing loudly, likely spitting, or touching the same things such as barbells or water fountains. No amount of masks or sanitizing will justify opening a gym at least right now. Next, salons require someone within six feet of you to cut hair, do nails, etc. Even if masks are mandatory, enforcing them will be a problem. Lastly, restuarants... there are too many factors that could cause disease to spread. Every server and every chef has to be wearing masks and sanitizing constantly, but customers can't wear masks while they eat. At least as of right now, these places need to remain closed.
ReplyDeleteGyms, salons, and restaurants shouldn't open yet, simply because a fundamental part of their business is that people have to be close together. Especially in gyms, where they are breathing loudly, likely spitting, or touching the same things such as barbells or water fountains. No amount of masks or sanitizing will justify opening a gym at least right now. Next, salons require someone within six feet of you to cut hair, do nails, etc. Even if masks are mandatory, enforcing them will be a problem. Lastly, restuarants... there are too many factors that could cause disease to spread. Every server and every chef has to be wearing masks and sanitizing constantly, but customers can't wear masks while they eat. At least as of right now, these places need to remain closed.
ReplyDeleteI agree all the places listed need to be closed, especially in places like gyms where people breathe heavily. Things that involve people getting within 6 feet of each other should still be shut down until the virus is under control.
DeleteI think they will find someone to take up the job I just don't know if it's going to be easy. I think that the businesses should just stick to delivery or pick up only but then again that's their choice. I think this will definitely come back to hurt them because they are not ready for everyone to be out in public again.
ReplyDeleteI think he will be able to find some that agrees with his point of view on the pandemic. However, they will not act in the nation's best safety and instead on making money. As a result, a second wave of the pandemic will hit them and their death toll will be higher than any country. They will eventually be pressured by other countries to close again, against their will. I do not think things like gyms and salons should remain open, as they are not essential and only pose a greater risk of danger to the public.
ReplyDeleteI think that Brazil will be able to find a new health minister even despite the antics. Being a health minister is an important job and people will jump at the opportunity. I think that gyms, salons, and restaurants should not reopen. It is important to slow the spread of the virus and reopening those places will only increase the spread of the virus.
ReplyDeleteI do not think places like gyms, salons, and restaurants should open yet because, like other commenters have said, it is essentially impossible to maintain social distancing and not spread the virus at these sorts of places. Additionally, while I get that keeping these places closed down hurts the economy and small business owners, for most Americans these places are more of a luxury than a necessity. No one needs to go to a salon the same way someone needs to go to a hospital, or a drug store.
ReplyDeleteIf gyms, salons, and restaurants begin to open, then the cases will spike due to the contamination, and it will be impossible to social distance in that limited of a range. However, it hurts the economy, family businesses, and is generally not good, so some way out of this situation will need to be found soon, otherwise the economy will collapse even further than it already has.
ReplyDeleteEven though the economy is being hit so hard, it makes sense to keep places like gyms and salons, etc. closed still because the spread of the virus is likely quicker to effect a person, rather than, for example, starvation from unsubstantial funds. With conflicts like this, the community can provide at least a short term solution while social distancing, whereas the virus must be dealt with hands on.
ReplyDeleteI think gyms and salons could be reponed but with much procaution. People can be paced six feet apart and wear masks.
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