Even if the mortality rates are similar, it looks probable that fewer people will end up being infected by this virus before we get a handle on it. Also don't f

Even if the mortality rates are similar, it looks probable that fewer people will end up being infected by this virus before we get a handle on it. Also don't forget the Spanish flu was concurrent with WW1. Holy double whammy. Note that I'm not trying to minimize the current situation. However comparing existing situations to worse ones is a stoic coping strategy.