A depression can kill a lot more people than COVID-19. This is why the state of California just told young, healthy people to continue to visit restaurants for

A depression can kill a lot more people than COVID-19. This is why the state of California just told young, healthy people to continue to visit restaurants for now as long as tables are six feet apart. This is not just an idea from thin air: they're doing lots of projections on models of what is actually going to do more harm. Think of it this way: if the economy shrinks by 30%, that means we have to spend 30% less on everything. That's 30% less funding for wellness, hospitals & emergency services. 30% less that people spend on self-care like gym memberships. 30% less on gasoline to get to outdoor activities. If your food budget drops by 30%, there's a good chance you're going to eat less healthy foods. If people are going out 30% less often, you will see increases in both physical and mental illness ,as we know that social contact improves health. This is why the Twitter meme of "everybody panic and go home and stay there for three weeks" may actually do a lot more harm than good even if it helps slow the spread of COVID-19. Unless you think your state and county leadership is incompetent, follow their advice, as they are best informed about the local conditions.