https://n2v.almanacnews.com/square/print/2020/03/05/san-mateo-county-health-official-we-now-all-need-to-take-assertive-actions-to-inhibit-the-spread-of-coronavirus


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San Mateo County health official: 'We now all need to take assertive actions to inhibit the spread' of coronavirus

Original post made on Mar 7, 2020

San Mateo County's chief health officer on Thursday (March 5) issued a public statement that signaled a decisive turn toward an aggressive approach to minimizing residents' risk of contracting the coronavirus.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, March 5, 2020, 9:04 PM

Comments

Posted by Hedge House
a resident of Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle
on Mar 7, 2020 at 9:04 am

I don't understand why preventing the spread of COVID19 is more pressing and acute than spreading any other flu virus annually. Can you explain why we are taking these more extreme preventative steps now vs. with annual flu season which apparently kills so many more? Why is this so much more amplified than that? Thank you.


Posted by Turn off faux news
a resident of Menlo Park: Fair Oaks
on Mar 7, 2020 at 5:24 pm

"than spreading any other flu virus"

It's not a flu virus.

If this goes rampant, it will kill more than the flu.

Try reading some of the CDC reports.


Posted by Neighbor
a resident of Menlo Park: Felton Gables
on Mar 10, 2020 at 1:29 pm

Because COVID-19 is at least 10x more deadly than the flu, based on current estimates. COVID-19 will also guarantee a mandatory 2 week quarantine and make you a social outcast.


Posted by Peter Carpenter
a resident of Menlo Park: Park Forest
on Mar 10, 2020 at 5:24 pm

"COVID-19 will also guarantee a mandatory 2 week quarantine and make you a social outcast."

This will only happen IF we as citizens turn ur backs on our neighbors. My neighborhood association has established the following policy:

"Park Forest II Homeowners Association
BOARD MEETING MINUTES, March 3rd 2020

Excerpt:


COVID-19.
If any of our members find that they have been exposed to Covid 19 and need to self quarantine in your home please advise (the HOA President). Our entire community will then organize to take care of your shopping needs and to provide non-medical support. "