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For some reason, I feel that minimizing "fears, frustration, boredom" (as your paper says) is less important than minimizing infections and deaths.

• DyslexicAtheist 7y ago
  of course it is less important and shouldn't be blocking the quarantine to be carried out. But we had enough time in all the Western countries by now which most didn't use the opportunity to educate their public. the effects / shock / stress from quarantine will be much higher than when you discuss it openly with people and educate them. it's negligent to just force anyone into isolation without telling them about the effects of isolation and steps to avoid anxiety or panic. imagine if you can't tell your environment about what happened to you or you get caught in another city. what if you have a pet waiting at home to be fed. etc ... Sure for some all this can be sorted out as it unfolds, but it sure doesn't have to be done like this. There have been weeks in fact where Italians, Europeans had time to discuss these scenarios, and educate their constituents.