Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion Thread

[drkohler]

JRPGfan said:

We dont even have proof you get immunity yet (most assume you do though).
We dont know how long it lasts (in general) if it does.
Even if immunity works, if the virus mutates, then next year, your "herd immunity" might not mean anything.... same problem can hit again.

Thats why I think Sweden is takeing a huge risk.

Let's not forget reports of "recovered" people with massive (and possibly permanent) damage to their lungs. That alone speaks volumes against the herd mentality. As long as we don't know the long term effects (how many of the recovered people have damaged systems? Do they need medical care for years?), I think it is simply gambling without even knowing the odds.