“I hope and think it may slow some but I don’t think it’s going to behave like the flu.”
It’s definitely odd. Personally, I hope everyone gets it quickly so we can be done with it — whatever’s going to happen. (Is that what they call “herd immunity? I’m not sure.) If it’s as contagious as they say, everyone WILL get it eventually, so just rip off the proverbial bandage now so we can get on with America.
I understand that some people who get it won’t survive, but that happens with the regular flu, too. I say that as an at-risk person — over 70 with a history of pneumonia. To get the country going, I’m willing to take a risk. If we don’t take risks now, this thing will drag out for five years.
Yeah, herd immunity. I think it’s estimated to be something like 65-70% for COVID-19. The percentage varies depending on how contagious something is.
I’ve seen the idea floated that maybe we should try to figure out the minimum amount of virus it would take to infect someone and infect people intentionally, the thought being that the smaller the amount of virus the less severe the illness. Sounded nuts to me when I heard it, but if we can figure out some sure-fire treatments to keep people from dying from it might be something to consider. I’m not too crazy about infecting people and just hoping for the best.