"Yet Arkansas has - locked down - schools since March & for the rest of the school year.
Restaurants are locked down from having customers dining in. They can only offer take out, the same as in Canada. And Arkansas restaurants are suffering, because they're getting so little business, since people are - locking - themselves down. Just like in Canada.
"LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Some restrictions could be lifted in May that would include reopening some small businesses and restaurants. But until then, many are struggling to stay afloat.
Three Fold is one of the only restaurants in downtown Little Rock still open and serving takeout. Even then, the owner Lisa Zhang says it is still incredibly difficult to make ends meet.
...Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Arkansas could move into phase one of lifting restrictions on May 4. That would include opening up some restaurants under strict physical distancing guidelines.
"We're going to start lifting some of the restrictions, but we're going to do it very carefully," he said.
https://www.thv11.com/article/money/...1-d4a0c961ccdc
"Reopening some businesses and restaurants" - does that sound like Arkansas's economy is open for business?
"Gov. Hutchinson sets May 4 as target date to begin reopening state economy".
https://talkbusiness.net/2020/04/gov...onomy-updated/
Does that sound like Arkansas's economy is open for business?
"He also urged businesses to begin preparing for reopening by establishing accommodations to allow distancing, and cleaning and sanitizing work areas. He also said the state may allow hospitals to return to elective procedures even before an official move into Phase 1. Overall, the governor’s medical advisory group is looking at all directives to see “how we can walk ourselves back” from the restrictions, Smith said."
"...What about hair salons, barbers, esthetians and massage therapists? When do we get to go back to work?"
https://talkbusiness.net/2020/04/gov...onomy-updated/
"...It's a time where the only crowded parking lots are found in front of grocery stores and "open" signs on businesses are few and far between."
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/o...8-94628dfb53a6
That sounds pretty much the same as Canada.
I wonder if it's any different in the other states you mentioned.
"Like in Arkansas, many Canadians are still receiving paychecks, so what's the difference?
Like in Canada, in Arkansas unemployment has gone through the roof. So what's the difference?
Why may Ontario/Quebec have a higher DPM rate than Arkansas? It may largely be due to few infected people visiting the state relative to Ontario/Quebec. Not due to anything Arkansas is doing regarding restrictions on their economy. After all, how many people from hotspots like China, Iran & Italy have recently visited Arkansas? If Arkansas doesn't keep their borders locked down, they could be in for a world of hurt & death. They'll also need to keep the virus that has already entered their state under control, just like we in Canada are doing.
BTW, Arkansas intends to keep their schools closed for the year, as mentioned above, but Quebec plans to reopen them in early May. So who's on "lockdown"?
