The justification for shutting down the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic was not to stop the disease in its tracks and to entirely prevent it from spreading. The goal was to slow its spread so our healthcare system would not get overwhelmed with more patients than it could handle at any one time. I support keeping our economy as open as possible while making sure our healthcare system does not get overwhelmed. At the same time, we must focus our attention on the population most vulnerable to the virus and make sure they are implementing the necessary steps to stay safe and healthy.