Honestly, they should just open up, pass some mask rules and other targeted measures, and then stay open come what may. A broad, untargeted shutdown was always both the bluntest and most expensive approach to this problem. Perhaps its sole merit is that it was really, really good at getting peoples' attention.

Unfortunately, LA is governed by people who do not understand what "the economy" actually means, and view it as a thing to disdain. They will not bear the costs of lost jobs, lost medical screenings, lost K-12 education, and lost social services (both now and pursuant to the city budget shortfalls).

> its on the governments to provide the safety net until we have everything under control.

There is no plan for "under control." We are still looking at a scenario where 50-70% of the population gets the virus. There is a possibility of a vaccine, yes — but no one credible suggests we ought to be planning for it in the next year.

Plan for a 2-year shutdown order, or plan to reopen soon. A three month shutdown, in the middle of that range, doesn't make any sense at all.