None of the work the majority of us are doing is essential, especially not at this time. Not for defense and not for the economy. Safety guidelines will be nearly impossible to follow.
It is very unreasonable to continue such work without further anticipation of this pathogen. By not continuing the shutdown until May 4th, Boeing is only putting their workforce in danger.
News alert, they already have had their essential employees working this whole time at the factory and now they are acting as if it is safe for non-essential employees to return to work as if they override state proclamation.