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There's also a debate to be had as to what's essential or not, which will depend on your perspective as well as the time scale. Is Best Buy essential? No? What

There's also a debate to be had as to what's essential or not, which will depend on your perspective as well as the time scale. Is Best Buy essential? No? What if my laptop breaks and I relied on it to work remotely? Are electricians or climate control technicians essential? What if the air conditioning breaks in the middle of a texas summer? How can I self-isolate when it's even hotter inside than outside? What about elderly people who could easily have a heat stroke? Are psychologists essential workers? They might be even more essential now that so many people are facing complete isolation and job loss.

surge 7y ago
I think longer this goes on, the more essential basic roles become needed. Dentists can close offices for a few weeks or a month, but after several months cavities go untreated, cavities are created because teeth aren't cleaned/maintained, preventable issues go unaddressed etc. For a week or two sure essential is very narrow, but after several weeks that can expand. I will say though, my state at least deemed most of the roles you mentioned essential. I can still get my computer repaired, get construction/maintenance done, and at least consult with my medical professionals over the phone/video chat for now in terms of basic consultation. I know betterhelp.com is a service (there are others) my spouse has used.