I don't disagree with some of the measures being taken, like China isolating some cities, or even prohibiting flights from Europe to US for a time, but closing stores down?Forcibly?It's far more likely that you catch the damn disease in the streets, while sitting on a bench, than going shopping for groceries or a game.

I don't know man.I get some measures, but somethings are pushing too far.Big companies can survive having 30% of their business frozen for a month(specially with a good reason, since they can get some kind of deal with the government as form of "payment" for their help, so that they keep their employees job without ruining the business), but what about small business?Family business?The kind of companies that closing for a month could spell being on the red for the rest of the year or more, and thus having to let go some of their employees?

I don't know how long those measures will be enforced, but it will be at least for a month.And until April, i truly believe the situation will only get worse.What does those companies do then?Stay closed for 1,2 maybe 3 months, while still having to pay their employees and their expenses, with zero money comming in?

Just feel like this decision will only create another problem in the next 6 months that will last much longer than this virus.

Tbf the Fed and the federal government have a different budget and the Feds bought assets thT they'll make money back from.

The difference being that the student debt loan is something you went into knowingly, while the other is a natural disaster that nobody saw it comming that could destroy companies.And if you cant work in any company well, your debt is the least of your worries.

While the focus needs to be on healthcare at the moment, helping out some types of businesses makes way more sense than others.

An airline for example. Should they be expected to be diverse enough that if air travel becomes a problem, it won't hurt them much? That would seem unreasonable, considering the industry.

Now something like an auto manufacturer though? They made the choice to have parts made all over the world because it was an overall benefit to the company, after weighing the risks. If they are hurt in anyway due to this outbreak, that's their problem. How much have they benefited up until now?

At the very least, the funds should be directed at certain sectors if they're going to dish out some financial help.

1960:
Q-What will 2020 be best known for?
A-Flying cars.

2020:
-Hold my beer.

Belgium:

Yeah bars and restaurant have to close, in weekends only grocery shops/Pharmacies can stay open.

Schools will get closed from monday.

United States:
- Kentucky Governor asks all schools to close for at least 2 weeks [source]
- A number of schools across Massachusetts are closing due to the coronavirus outbreak 

That's stupid beyond belief.

God, this is only going to get worse...

Looks like something might be happening with that...

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/cdc-director-commits-to-covid-19-testing-for-all-americans-regardless-of-insurance-coverage

"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield said all Americans, regardless of whether they have insurance, will be able to be tested without charge after a back-and-forth with California Rep. Katie Porter during a congressional hearing on the novel coronavirus."

Fixed.

That was implied.