Not to mention a better baseline immunity within the population, and more preparedness as a whole. Testing kit shortages, lack of information, no vaccine, etc.

Not to mention a better baseline immunity within the population, and more preparedness as a whole. Testing kit shortages, lack of information, no vaccine, etc. are all a function of how little time we've had to respond. If we can buy 3 months, that's a lot of bonus time to prepare.