Why are we doing Covid-19 curfews? Nobody seems to think they'll actually work.

“I’ve not seen a single public health person recommend this as an intervention. I’m mystified at their popularity.” https://www.vox.com/21571982/new-covid-19-state-curfews-ohio-california
“The curfews are puzzling to most public health folks."

The new trend of Covid-19 curfews is yet another example of America's unwillingness to do what it takes to stop the virus.

Another half measure, and taken too late: https://www.vox.com/21571982/new-covid-19-state-curfews-ohio-california
The logic of curfews: Let businesses make some money and send a signal to public about how serious the situation is.

But what if nobody listens?

“Our big problem is not that we don’t know how to prevent [Covid]. It’s that people won’t take precautions.” https://www.vox.com/21571982/new-covid-19-state-curfews-ohio-california
The UK tried a Covid-19 curfew. It had to go into lockdown a month later.

“It wasn’t enough. The problem was people just went home and took their friends and drank in the house... People were just looking for ways around it.” https://www.vox.com/21571982/new-covid-19-state-curfews-ohio-california
The real solution to our Covid-19 problem:

“If we were determined about virus control and about saving our economy, it would be most logical to shut down all of the dining and drinking establishments and provide stimulus support to workers." https://www.vox.com/21571982/new-covid-19-state-curfews-ohio-california
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