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Italy is already working on doing exactly that. They've closed everything except the food stores -- most of which are running out of food with no prospects tow
by vanniv 7y ago
Italy is already working on doing exactly that. They've closed everything except the food stores -- most of which are running out of food with no prospects towards resupply, since roads are closed and workers aren't permitted to work at the plants that are necessary parts of the food supply chain.
- CydeWeys 7y agoWhat I heard is that roads have checkpoints on them, but aren't closed for necessary trips, which would include food transport. A solo operator of a vehicle driving food to a warehouse or grocery store isn't a big infection risk, especially with appropriate precautions being taken like social distancing, wearing masks, washing hands frequently, etc. The food production aspect though is more problematic; it can involved larger groups of people and more human contact.
- vanniv 7y agoYeah, there may be one more delivery to the typical store before the end, but without workers, warehouses will empty, and without an economy, generally everything will collapse. Economies aren't just playthings for little pieces of multicolored paper -- they're the process by which we live a life different from that of a wild animal. Life without an economy would be smelly, brutal, and short. Personally, I pray that the US won't try this idiocy, and further pray that people won't stand for it if they try.
- bonif 7y agoCome on. This is not true. The whole supply chain is guaranteed (and related companies allowed to work). Source: I'm italian and directly affected by this
- anigbrowl 7y agoSome first hand detail would be greatly appreciated.