@Misterman , @jutes , to say you two are drastically unclear on so many aspects of this virus, the healthcare system, the long term implications of infection, and comparative epidemics would be an understatement. Its fine to be upset about bad things happening to a widespread number of people. But this isn't as simple as a trade off of one for the other. The fact remains there needs to be measures to curtail this virus for the now and for the future, its a hard balance and its not as simple as "if you're worried just don't go out and let the rest of us do our thing", because then all you've done is swung the pendulum the other extreme to YOUR side which isn't right either. Measured approaches are appropriate, and we have not been locked down by any stretch, despite some aspects of society being limited. Just wait out the vaccine numbers to hit 30-40% and see where it goes. I don't think any government wants to literally tank any economy voluntarily any longer than it has to be.