The Lockdown Was Simple—Reopening Not So Much

It has been eight or nine weeks since most of the country went into 'virtual only' operations as a result of the pandemic. There have been several big effects of "virtual America." Most importantly, 25% of working adults have lost their jobs, with more to come. About 35% of the workforce has positions where they are able to work remotely (see Covid-19 Pandemic Shines A Light On A New Kind Of Class Divide And Its Inequalities) while 30% of the workforce is in 'essential' positions that require ongoing contact with the public. And the bankruptcy rates are on the . . .