[yesthatjallen]

Since you asked, here’s my take. You’re more than welcome to accept it, reject it, or call me a 4-letter word. Keep in mind that I have no medical training, and therefore I’m open-minded about medical-related issues, and willing to think for myself.

Thank you for the serious reply. Other than wearing a mask at this point, I do most of that stuff. I never particularly liked crowds.

My point in asking the question is according to many people here there's really nothing we can do. It's too late. It's now out-of-control. No precaution is 100% effective so it's hopeless. We're all doomed no matter what we do.

Is this 'the end of mankind'? Some people seem to believe it is.

I've never lived through a global pandemic so I don't know how this will play out.

I'll continue being careful but according to many being careful is not enough. If being careful and cautious isn't enough, what can anyone do?

[BobL]

“If being careful and cautious isn’t enough, what can anyone do?”

Very little, as you already know. If you’re worried enough, and have the capability/means, perhaps totally isolate yourself completely from others (I’m inching close to that). We can now go months without skipping a beat.

Otherwise, try to stay healthy - don’t go outside without proper clothing...dress warm. If you get into a situation where you may otherwise get sick, such as improperly dressed for cold/wet weather...don’t do it, go back and get another layer! Don’t weaken your defenses. Not much, but better than nothing.

[21twelve]

“I’ll continue being careful but according to many being careful is not enough. If being careful and cautious isn’t enough, what can anyone do?”

I was just talking to a guy that was dismissing this. “The flu kills more people than this thing! And if it IS so bad, well what’ja’gonna do - you can’t stop it!”

I used the example of having fire insurance on your home, and hoping you never have to use it. Perhaps a better example would be car maintenance. Driving a car can be deadly - but there are ways to better your odds. Make sure the brakes work and the tires are decent. Buy a newer, safer car if possible. Etc.

But it is idiotic to drive around in a broken down car held together with duct tape, shimmys, etc. and then say “Well - what ya gonna do? Everybody dies some day!”

[justa-hairyape]

Study the Spanush Flu and what people did back then. It also was made in China.