Don’t get tricky on me.
My ‘numbers’ is .2% fatality rate for people under 40, which the US can easily cut in half. Maybe even for those up to 60.
I admit those “at risk” who are not easily identifiable are a problem.
Perhaps their families can provide for their protection.
Mortality isn’t the biggie with this virus.
Morbidity is.
What percent of the population under 60 will require more serious medical intervention. Survive yes. But after spending 3 or 4 weeks out of work.
We know a healthy mid 30something. she plays tennis. Her BMI is (was) in the low 20’s. Never smoked, no underlying health issues.
This thing kicked her butt.
She was sick for three WEEKS, lost 30lbs that she didn’t have to lose and even nearly 2 months now AFTER she contracted it (yay, mardi gras!) she still doesn’t have her sense of smell or taste. She’s had the flu several times. She said this was definitely NOT the flu.
imagine what it will do to a 45 or 50yr old that’s on blood pressure meds and 50lbs overweight...
She’s lucky in that her job will always be held for her. Think Della Street.
Rapid test at a doctor’s office, like flu swabs are now, with easily obtainable HCQ/etc to be taken BEFORE hospitalization becomes a necessity is how we restart things.