Some observations well into the self-quarantine, “flatten the curve” narrative.
Notice that nowhere was shutdown meant to save lives.
It was to flatten the curve – not that fewer people would die- it was to space the deaths out so that demand did not overwhelm supply- but that the healthcare system would not be overwhelmed.
It was designed to”prevent jams in the ER”- so that everyone would have the chance to die of corona in the hospital- cause you can’t bill someone that dies at home. Meanwhile, medical personnel were furloughed because elective procedures were prohibited.
Shutdown was an economic solution to a medical problem.
It is Just in Time Supply Chain Management applied to disease.
So, just stand in line and wait your turn – you will get corona, she’ll get corona, he’ll get corona, we’ll all get corona until there is a herd immunity built up.