Life or economy will have to make a well-thought-out decision If people live, the economy will survive When the economy collapses again, it is a big disaster for the people So there is no direct answer here We have to make a decision considering the maximum benefit And people are at the center of the decision The decision has to be made for the people, to survive.
If the people are ready to strictly follow the government directives on wearing masks and social distancing, this issue won't be there. If that was the case, then economy could open without any spike in new infections. But where I live (India) people are going out without masks and everyday I am seeing those who were advised home quarantine roaming around in the streets. What the government can do, under these circumstances? I envy countries such as South Korea and Japan, where people follow the government orders.