Q from Htx reporter: what do you sy to people who think its too early
A: we got lots of opinons from experts and they are smarter than me and you
Q: two weeks of data.. what does that effect
A: may 18th is contingent on flare ups and big outbreaks. We are looking at hospitalization rates more than anything else. After that, we are going to consult with all of the experts that are smarter than me and you.
Q: Entrepreneurs.. the people who can't open yet.. what do you say to them
A: We want them open asap, everyone wants a haircut right now. The strategy would be one customer in per salon worker, but they are still very close contact and we are working on solutions... but we need better solutions.
YES PREACH THIS GUY TALKING ABOUT THE PRODUCE AISLE. PEOPLE ARE SUPER SPACED EVERY WHERE ELSE THEN PUT THEIR STUPID GRUBBY HANDS ON EVERY SINGLE PEACH IN THE CRATE AND ONLY BUY ONE.
Q: something about minority communities
A: Trying to track and come up with specific answers for those communities
Q: LOL MASK MANDATE IN HOUSTON BUT YOU SAID OTHERWISE LOL
A: Abbott says you can't actually do that and it supercedes fines and penalties for not wearing masks. BUT YOU SHOULD WEAR MASKS. but no one can force you to wear masks.
Q: something about testing 25k a day.
A: should be happening early in May; hellerstadt guy is answering logistics stuff, sounds like they are getting all that worked on. It's not just about testing but also more robust contact tracing capabilities so that they can figure out where they get sick from.
(sometimes I'm sad cause I can't see what yall are talking about while I'm typing and watching)
I skipped a whole question because it was boring.
You aren't required to open your business or go to work if you want to. It's your life. Stay home if ya wanna stay home. getting deep here, you choose your own path.
Q: Enforcement?
A: Fines..but really we are expecting local levels to do their jobs. could lose their licenses (looking at you hairdressers
F occupational licenses)
Wow damn. That was the last question and they didn't say by or nothing just rolled straight off the screen. alrighty Bye Govs.