Covering The Quarantine Crisis: I Need Your Help
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Tuesday, I published an article coming off of Gov. Pritzker’s Monday press briefing. In the article, I re-stated my argument for why the current quarantine guidelines being enforced by the Illinois Department of Public Health are the most dangerous public health policy for young people in the state.
Illinois is opening up. Thursday more news on the gradual phasing in, with a complete re-opening announced for June 11.
But how many young people will be able to enjoy it?
Reckless quarantine rules are forcing healthy, asymptomatic teenagers to isolate for reasons not backed by evidentiary data.
While I’ve written about specific cases at Chicagoland schools, I know there are hundreds more that are not reported on. An important aspect of journalism, arguably the most essential, is bringing to light misguided public policy. Sharing the human element, those effected by corruption or misconduct, is a common trait of any functional free press.
In order for to report on the quarantine crisis in Chicagoland and in this state, I need your help.
Earlier in the week, I sent out a tweet asking followers to share their quarantine stories.
I am asking readers of The Kerr Report to do the same.
Here’s what I’m looking for: personal accounts of athletes that have been or are currently under quarantine. The five W’s—who, what, where, when, why (and how). The more details/supporting documents (emails, links to information/data) the better. Reporting is all about access, so send me what ya got.
How to send: hit the reply button to this email or drop me a note at jon@jonjkerr.com. I know a lot of you who read the newsletter are not on Twitter (I congratulate you on the healthy lifestyle choice). But if you have a Twitter account and prefer to send me a direct message there, you can find me @jonjkerr.
Of course, all correspondence will be protected with confidentiality upon request. I respect your right to privacy and that of your children.
My plan is to take the information and continue to write more on the damaging effect of quarantining on our youth. I’ve already heard from quite a few folks after social media requests earlier in the week. But I need more.
With the exception of an article a few Sundays ago in the Chicago Tribune, no legacy news outlet will cover the story. The Kerr Report has and will continue to do so.
Help this reporter cover the crisis more in depth. Send what you know.
I hope to be in touch.