While COVID-19 has taken lives, we cannot allow it to ruin the lives of those still living...which FAR outweighs the number of deaths.
The fact of the matter is that most people will not catch the virus. As the numbers continue rolling in, we see that it is comparable to the flu. Thousands die from the flu every year, while many people have never even caught it once in their lifetime. I am 26 years old and I've never had it once.
We don't shut down the world and ruin people's livelihood for the flu. So why are we continuing to do so for the coronavirus?
I came across an article by Dr. Scott W. Atlas blasting the lockdown. He wrote, "Leaders must examine accumulated data to see what has actually happened, rather than keep emphasizing hypothetical projections; combine that empirical evidence with fundamental principles of biology established for decades; and then thoughtfully restore the country to function."
Five key facts are being ignored by those calling for continuing the near-total lockdown.
Fact 1: The overwhelming majority of people do not have any significant risk of dying from COVID-19.
The recent Stanford University antibody study now estimates that the fatality rate if infected is likely 0.1 to 0.2 percent, a risk far lower than previous World Health Organization estimates that were 20 to 30 times higher and that motivated isolation policies.
Fact 2: Protecting older, at-risk people eliminates hospital overcrowding.
Fact 3: Vital population immunity is prevented by total isolation policies, prolonging the problem.
Fact 4: People are dying because other medical care is not getting done due to hypothetical projections.
Fact 5: We have a clearly defined population at risk who can be protected with targeted measures..
"Let’s stop underemphasizing empirical evidence while instead doubling down on hypothetical models. Facts matter," he concluded.
For his in-depth explanation of each point, visit The Hill.
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