ExxWhy wrote:
JimK-NY wrote:
ExxWhy wrote:
I've been wondering for several pages when the shut it down crowd thinks we should return to some sort of normalcy? No opinions on that?
It seems there are limited choices. First continue the shut downs indefinitely. The end would come only with an effective treatment or immunization. Neither seems to be coming any time in the near future.
Next would be to gradually lift the restrictions allowing the virus to spread but at a slower rate. That would mean the virus would eventually spread to hit at least half the population with a million or so deaths and tens of millions needing ventilators and intensive care. The economic costs of that level of care would be staggering to the economy.
Take your pick.
Thank you for stepping up with your view, you are the pioneer of your side of the debate. :) Hopefully some of the other folks are willing to also share their ideas?
There is only a debate if you think 10's of millions will need a ventilator. There are no current reliable estimates to support that theory.