re: Why does our economy have to tank in this setting?

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I think all major countries will seek to massively expand hospital capacity after this.


It would be very expensive to maintain hospital space you don’t need just “in case” some dude eats a bat halfway across the world.

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Agreed...I don't think expanding hospital capacity will do the trick...besides flattening the curve doesn't just save space...it saves lives.