Speaking of which ...
What is the approach France has taken? The situation does not even seem to slow down. Latest is 52K cases in a day (adjusting to US pop count it would be 268K cases per day).
It seems like the whole Europe, after enjoying the long time of low case counts, is having a hard time to readjust out of the happy times. What happened? Is the political will gone? People just absolutely unwilling to let go of the happy times?
US never had the lul of happy times and consequently never needed to starkly readjust. Seems to give them a huge advantage comparatively speaking (ie. the situation is still shit there, just a lot better than here).
Situation in our little country is "under control" - meaning that it is technically not out of control, but at very unstable levels. Looking at the rest of EU and the increasing imported cases - it seems certain where this will go. Seems that is the thought in our governmental health board - they recently sent blind e-mail to citizens (in thee languages) to explain things and give tips of do's and don'ts.
edit: um, since one of the languages, of course, is English ... why not just copy pasta it here. Might be of interest to some:
Quote:
Dear Estonian resident,
We are sending you the most important information on the coronavirus.
Coronavirus spreads from person to person via droplets, mainly in close contact
with an infected person. The most common symptoms are *headache, stuffy or runny
nose, cough, fatigue, muscle pain, runny nose, sore throat* and *fever*. In
severe cases, one might develop *breathing difficulties, chest pains* and
*problems with speech* and *movement*.
It is characteristic of the coronavirus that an infected person may be
contagious several days before symptoms appear. You may spread the virus without
knowing it, and later it is often impossible to identify who you met during the
infectious period. The elderly and people with weakened immune systems are at
higher risk from the coronavirus.
In order to protect yourself, your family, friends and colleagues, you can take
simple steps that have a big impact:
1. *Keep your distance!* The best way to prevent infection is to keep a safe
distance from others (at least 2 meters). This makes it less likely for
invisible droplets from the infected person to reach you. In enclosed
spaces, it is best to keep your group as small as possible and spread out.
2.
*Download the mobile app HOIA to your phone via Google Play
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ee.tehik.hoia&fbclid=IwAR0aeS5CQ79sOmvhK0yEKbtokwsWSThEdRnN8r5XJq2KfNK1we2icRVEqe4>
or App Store
<https://apps.apple.com/app/id1515441601?fbclid=IwAR0aeS5CQ79sOmvhK0yEKbtokwsWSThEdRnN8r5XJq2KfNK1we2icRVEqe4>!*
The app warns you when you have been in close contact with an infected
person. The app also allows you to notify others anonymously if you have
fallen ill. Using the app is private and secure. The notifications sent do
not tell when, for how long and where the app user came in contact with an
infected person; therefore, it is not possible to identify that person. This
information is not available to the government, developer of the app, mobile
phone manufacturer or any other app user.
For security reasons, HOIA use is restricted to phones manufactured in the
last five years. Therefore, all Android phones that support Android 6.0
operating system and all Apple phones that support iOS 13.5 operating system
(from iPhone 6S) are compatible. Find out more about the HOIA app on the
website *(
www.hoia.me/en) <https://www.hoia.me/en>*. A timely warning can save
someone's life. We recommend everyone to download the application.
3. *Stay at home if you are ill or a close contact of an infected person!* If
you are ill or you have been in close contact with an infected person, stay
at home. If you suspect that you have the coronavirus, call your family
doctor or the family doctors' hotline 1220 and ask for advice. If necessary,
the doctor will refer you to coronavirus testing. If you suspect infection,
do not go to the emergency room, as you may pose a risk to others.
4. *Wear a mask!* The mask should cover both the nose and mouth.Make sure that
your family members always have a mask with them as well.
5. *Wash your hands!* The risk of infection to yourself and your close ones can
be significantly reduced by washing hands carefully and often. Avoid
touching your mouth, nose and eyes with unwashed hands. Greet people without
shaking hands.
The Estonian Health Board
(
www.terviseamet.ee/en) <https://www.terviseamet.ee/en>