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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Yes, that plays to my mindset.
In particular:
Measures to flatten the curve might have an effect, but a lockdown only pushes the severe cases into the future —it will not prevent them. Admittedly, countries have managed to slow down spread so as not to overburden health-care systems, and, yes, effective drugs that save lives might soon be developed, but this pandemic is swift, and those drugs have to be developed, tested, and marketed quickly. Much hope is put in vaccines, but they will take time, and with the unclear protective immunological response to infection, it is not certain that vaccines will be very effective.
Nice to have my view of this confirmed in 'The Lancet', but of course that won't impress jfman who will undoubtedly find someting obscure to rubbish the whole idea!
Oh, look!
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There's no need to be offensive or disrespectful.
You will know the Lancet contains published material from a wide range of scientists, some of whom will offer contradictory opinions on a wide range of matters with the aim of facilitating further research or discussion.
As you say, this one plays into your pre-existing mindset.