What a dumb experiment. They knew they were going to take the economic hit anyway but still decided to YOLO into 30% more deaths per million than the US.
The BOK Center tried to limit seating to every other seat by placing stickers on them. One of Trump’s staff removed the stickers before the event. The plan for Saturday (now delayed) is to have the rally in a airplane hanger. The campaign is encouraging the use of masks but not making it mandatory. And they are not saying anything about social distancing. I have heard more then one expert say that the hanger location is a plus if the doors are open. But having a bunch of people in close proximity to each other yelling and shouting is very dangerous.
I watched a segment last night where they were interviewing some folks on the street in Sweden. And every one of them are pissed at their government for placing the economy over public health.
I wouldnt be surprised and I’m one who is happily in favor of growing distrust of government. I just think it’s too early for it to be warranted in this case. Especially since cases are falling again and the death rate has about flatlined since April/May. It’s all about the second wave.
Definitely falling, no doubt. Though largely mixed and certainly no indication of majority. I’ll be interested to see how it plays out in the next few months. Especially if the death rate remains the same as other countries’ go up.