If the economy shuts down for three months or more we’re going to have more problems than the virus. 40% of Americans can’t handle a $1000 surprise bill without pulling out a credit card.
I was looking at each state’s unemployment compensation. It doesn’t pay the bills for most people. It only blunts the pain. The government can’t keep handing out corona virus compensation month after month. What happens when millions of people can’t pay the mortgage/rent, utilities and eat? Then there’s the domino effect that ultimately falls on the banks and we’re back to 2008, only worse.
I’m not saying get your tail out the door and back to work right now. But NYC does not represent the situation across the country. Return to work can start in waves with younger, healthier people. At risk people (elderly, sick) will have to be more isolated.
As far as sports go in the big picture they’re secondary. Anything below pro sports will likely be the last thing to resume.