It's a lot of money in toal. But if the costs could be are borne by the customer or service provider or employer equally or proportionally, then it is a viable

It's a lot of money in toal. But if the costs could be are borne by the customer or service provider or employer equally or proportionally, then it is a viable alternative to complete shutdown of businesses. (The total cost of 50c drinking straws or coffee cups daily is also in the billions but we don't see it that way.)