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Sleep-away camp is riskier than most jobs that are now “banned”. Even if the economy opens up, it may still not be allowed this summer. Unless immunity testing works out, and many kids turn out to be immune.

Syag: I agree. Many people have literally not stepped out of the house for over a month. (Yes, they’re allowed to go for walks, but won’t for whatever reason.) And for those above 60 with health issues living in apartment buildings/condos, it’s hard to argue that it’s perfectly safe for them to leave, even with mask and gloves.

The problem is that to fight off the virus, good circulation is vital. Most of these people are not getting even a fraction of their regular exercise at home. And even their prior walks for daily activities weren’t enough for them to stay healthy.

I have no magic answer, but we need to be aware of the downside and that we are literally creating a huge pool of physically “barely mobile” people with all its health ramifications. And I’m just discussing heart health now, the mental health aspects are not to be ignored either.