Three Things We Can Do to Help Reopen the Economy

The video emphasizes the importance of wearing masks, washing hands, and maintaining distance to combat COVID-19. It highlights the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, including rising cases and hospitalizations. The 'box it in' strategy is recommended for containment, involving testing, isolation, contact tracing, and quarantine. Issues with NYC's contact tracing program are discussed, urging government action. The video also advises on making informed decisions about returning to work, considering individual health risks and the need for effective contact tracing to prevent outbreaks.

What are the three W's mentioned as crucial for restarting the economy?

• Wear a hat, wash your face, watch your time

• Wear a mask, wash your hands, watch your distance

• Wear a mask, wash your car, watch your weight

• Wear gloves, wash your clothes, watch your diet

What is the 'box it in' strategy mentioned in the video?

• A strategy to improve economic growth

• A method to enhance educational systems

• A plan to contain the virus through testing, isolating, contact tracing, and quarantining

• A technique to increase public transportation efficiency

Why is effective contact tracing important according to the video?

• To increase the number of hospital beds

• To prevent cases from becoming clusters and outbreaks

• To reduce the cost of healthcare

• To improve the quality of education

What should individuals with underlying health conditions consider before returning to work?

• The risk of being in a packed office

• The number of people in their household

• The availability of public transport

• The distance to their workplace

What is a major concern for reopening safely as mentioned in the video?

• The cost of living in urban areas

• The risk of large indoor spaces with many people

• The effectiveness of online education

• The availability of vaccines