GENERAL
As with the prescriptions we originally offered, we have not found a need at this time to update our list of critical factors to monitor to determine whether trends at the national or local level are proceeding along the path we anticipated, other than adjustments for the movement of the crisis from the acute to the transitional phase. The adjusted summary of indicators to watch for deviating trends is presented below. For more detailed discussion, please consult the body of the original report. COVID-19 AND CIVIC RESPONSE National daily and cumulative infection totals and deaths. State/county daily and cumulative infection totals and deaths. Monitoring of areas with greater and lesser restrictions to evaluate the impact of potential changes in your area. Monitoring of information on vaccination progress. Monitoring of any new significant outbreak clusters for indications of mutated virus strains that are more transmissible and/or more resistant to current vaccines. Careful monitoring as much as possible of your own employees and customers. GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS Whether or not an additional stimulus package is passed by Congress and signed by the President in the first quarter and the magnitude and characteristics of the package. The status of any changes to international trade agreements and temporary international pandemic-related restrictions. Discipline amongst oil producing nations in controlling output to support costs. The degree to which the financial community responds to increased risk and decreased debt repayment issues by tightening qualifications for lending. The speed and proportion of rehiring by employers as business restrictions are eased.
The degree to which lawsuits over infections, employee safety and insurance distribution spread and become publicized or are preempted. Unemployment rates, major employer closures and local government budget cuts in your immediate area. Vacation travel and lodging industry performance nationally and in your area from May through October.
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