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One problem I suspect we'll see is that the sick people most exposed to others won't take sick days, because they don't get paid sick leave. There are a lot of
by unlinked_dll 7y ago
One problem I suspect we'll see is that the sick people most exposed to others won't take sick days, because they don't get paid sick leave.
There are a lot of hourly workers in the service economy that don't get sick time, and they still need to pay their bills. I'm not personally worried about the people in my office since I can avoid close contact. I'm worried about the people stocking shelves at grocery stores and pharmacies, working checkout counters and the like.
- QuotedForTruth 7y agoThese same people also are less likely to have health insurance. The US is particularly vulnerable to something like this.
- graeme 7y agoIt’s a real concern. But keeping your distance, washing your hands, and not touching your face will nonetheless greatly reduce risk. Maintaining a decent (though not extreme) amount of supplies at home will also help you avoid shopping at time of greatest spread. I say “not extreme” as hoarding can cause problems on its own. Basically just forward your own purchases a couple weeks.