Coronavirus scare causing markets to fall

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Originally Posted by Tickford.

Just a thought. The over 60 seem to be the most effected by this virus. That being the case, why doesn't the federal government make it a policy that every person over 60 MUST self isolate immediately?? Wouldn't that make more sense than shutting the entire country down? Keep the elderly at home, and the 59 and under population still go to work - where possible??

Yes, there are plenty of 60+ still in the workforce. More than likely, in an higher position of employment (Supervisor, Manager, CEO, Admin, Executive, etc, etc) than the average younger person. But most of those jobs surely can be done by working from home?? There are also plenty of 60+ in other employment, but they will also have to bear the burden just as the plenty of young casuals (15-25) who have now lost their jobs. The difference being the 60+ would be in a much better place financially.

I would also think, asking the 60+ to isolate, would help with the infection rate, and consequently help with the control of the situation in hospitals.

Thoughts??

Brilliant, you should be running for PM

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Edit. Yes, I'm over 60