Letters to the editor: March 17: ‘Hospitals should not be the backstop for poor planning and leadership.’ Readers react to the latest measures to fight COVID-19, plus other letters to the editor

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March 17: ‘Hospitals should not be the backstop for poor planning and leadership.’ Readers react to the latest measures to fight COVID-19, plus other letters to the editor GlobeDebate

: COVID-19 is impacting businesses across all industries. As restrictions are implemented, we should remember that they may most significantly impact small businesses.

The tanking financial markets will restrict capital that is available for investment. When conferences are cancelled or travel bans are implemented, most places and airlines are not offering refunds, only credits for future services or travel, which does not help the impact on cash flow. And self-isolation will reduce market spending.Large companies can get bailouts or have cash reserves to survive tough times. Small businesses do not have these protections. As an entrepreneur, I am concerned.

: I was supposed to travel to Las Vegas. Instead I went online and cancelled my flight, hotel, car and round of golf. Many will be applauding my decision to not travel. All I feel is shame that I gave into the fear around COVID-19, that I took the easy way out. I know what the internet response to my shame is: “You’re an idiot. There is no way a trip to Las Vegas is essential during an outbreak.” However, I’m conscious of the fact these cancellations have economic costs. The union for WestJet flight attendants is discussing layoffs. In Las Vegas, casinos and restaurants are closing. In New York, Broadway is dark. Sports leagues at all levels are dark. Locally, the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, which has run for more than 50 years, is cancelled.

 

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