Alright, I'm reviving this thread because it raises good issues. There are three related concerns, really:
1. We're all supposed to "stay in place," although there are exceptions for necessary jobs and/or recreation. The Governor's message that went with his stay-in-place order even specifically mentioned recreation (although not climbing specifically - what was he thinking!). And no matter what we are doing, we're supposed to maintain social distancing.
I don't disagree with these requirements, which to me seem somewhat like buying a new rope if/when one becomes worried about the current rope's integrity. We're trying to be cautious while facing something that is serious and might be really, really serious.
I've been doing the recreation part lately by way of long walks with dogs and rain gear.
2. Even though recreating is OK, we're also supposed to to avoid needing medial care that isn't Covid 19 related. And, as part of this, to also avoid SAR situations, so that SAR personnel aren't exposed to quarantine time and the like (this seems to be the main topic of the originating post on this thread).
This is a smart idea too, although I've seen the "don't-need-SAR" idea discussed regarding specifically "dangerous" sports.
3. Staying at home will soon drive people crazy (a shorter drive for some than for others). It's been rainy of late. And so staying at home, polishing gear, reading, sorting gear, playing games, polishing gear, and deep-cleaning the house have been OK.
But where's the balance point between all three of these issues?
It's easy to camp while maintaining social distancing (bathrooms might be an exception, but it's possible to use only the bathroom in one's van, not camp in an established campground, and/or clean bathroom surfaces before and after use). Is camping a "dangerous sport?"
What about hiking? And how about easy climbing? Both of these activities can be done while "social distancing" (rope solo, or with people one lives with). Can these be done in a way that isn't "dangerous?"