Yes. But if instead stretch the epidemic out over two years with very extreme social distancing measures (if that is even possible), what would the human cost b

Yes. But if instead stretch the epidemic out over two years with very extreme social distancing measures (if that is even possible), what would the human cost be in terms of food shortages, loneliness, fear, suicide, depression, economic depression, people with other health conditions not being able to get treated etc. It's not straightforward.