There are not enough ICU beds or even hospital beds in the country to care for the infected during a major outbreak. The quality of treatment declines exponenti

There are not enough ICU beds or even hospital beds in the country to care for the infected during a major outbreak. The quality of treatment declines exponentially during outbreaks, to the point where it's worse than just holing up at home and some OTC medicines. Every individual is ultimately responsible for their own safety, security, and wellbeing. The government isn't a protective loving parent that will go out of its way to care for you as an individual when infra and institutions become overloaded.