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Originally Posted by masraum
Yes, with a thorough understanding of the virus and the way it works, and a comprehensive understanding of geographic demographics, and the time to plan by demographics, then yes, it probably should have been done differently.
Unfortunately, 1 We didn't know much about how the Virus actually works and 2 We didn't have a ton of time to try to plan based on population density, culture, environment, etc....
Maybe in the aftermath, we should get the various govt agencies from fed to local to spend a bunch of time figuring out the demographics, pop density, culture, etc... and then design area specific measures for future pandemics and/or emergencies.
But in an unexpected, poorly understood emergency, I'm not sure expecting a super granular reaction is realistic.
I do agree with you and hope that "we" will learn from this and if something like this happens again, will have a better reaction.
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There were at least two groups or task forces doing exactly what you describe, (preparing for the next pandemic), that were disbanded under the current administration.
But to your other point, you are absolutely correct. I’ve never known anyone who has died from the flu in my life and no one I know does. Hospitals have never been overwhelmed w flu patients. China has never had to build a massive hospital in one week for flu patients.
All you have to do is count the excessive or excess deaths in NYC last month to any other April ever and there is your answer. The flu happens every year, it’s a human virus that has been around for hundreds of years that our bodies have a built-up, natural immunity to. No comparison whatsoever to Covid-19.