Government-ordered forced shut down of non-essential businesses

  Choose ONE of the following ethical issues related to the current coronavirus pandemic: • Government-ordered forced shut down of non-essential businesses • Closure of international borders • Forced quarantine (including government-mandated curfews) • Mask mandates (requirement to wear masks in public) Next, evaluate the action on the basis of the conditions that must be met in order to consider the public health action justified. Walk me through your reasoning for EACH principle. Do not simply answer ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Each condition should be accompanied by a 3-4 sentence explanation of your thoughts and consideration of the question. 1) What is your chosen action from the above list?   2) Effectiveness: Is the action likely to accomplish the public health goal? (Additional questions to help shape your response: What is the public health goal? How does the action help achieve or not achieve the goal?)