Where did you stand on the lockdowns?

[mileslunn]

I am pro-lockdown.  Yes they are no fun and do have some negative side effects, but very effective if done right.  Main thing is you stay in lockdown until cases get very low as far too many places have re-opened too soon thus it comes right back.  Also important to lockdown as soon as any spike as many places waited too long and much tougher to bring under control when there are many cases vs. only a few.  Never mind longer lockdown is, more people will start breaking rules thus you want to implement it early enough you don't have to be in it for more than a month and only have to do once.

Unfortunately few places have successfully done this.  Lockdowns also need to be harsh with as few reasons as possible for people leaving their home and proper enforcement and strict penalties for non-compliance.