I have not been a fan of pandemic lockdowns because it would obviously harm the economy and it unnecessarily prohibits everyone. Even during the first ever covid-19 wave, I always thought that those who are young and/or those without chronic disease should've not been locked down since that population had minor symptoms to covid-19. I would've been okay putting those at most risk on lockdown or some type of outdoor restrictions. Well, I guess some nations are starting to get it.
Now Germany is issuing a lockdown that just targets the unvaccinated.
For Debate:
1. Do you agree with targeted lockdowns?
2. Will targeted lockdowns help prevent the spread of covid-19 or do we need broader lockdowns?
Now Germany is issuing a lockdown that just targets the unvaccinated.
CNNBerlin (CNN)Germany on Thursday announced a nationwide lockdown for the unvaccinated, as its leaders backed plans for mandatory vaccinations in the coming months.
Unvaccinated people will be banned from accessing all but the most essential businesses, such as supermarkets and pharmacies, to curb the spread of coronavirus, outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel and her successor, Olaf Scholz, announced Thursday, following crisis talks with regional leaders.
The pair also backed proposals for mandatory vaccinations, which if voted through the parliament could take effect from February at the earliest.
Under the tightened restrictions, unvaccinated people can only meet two people from another household. Bars and nightclubs must shut down in areas with an incidence rate above 350 cases per 100,000 people over one week. And the country would limit the number of people at large events like soccer matches.
For Debate:
1. Do you agree with targeted lockdowns?
2. Will targeted lockdowns help prevent the spread of covid-19 or do we need broader lockdowns?