From what I've read of the statistics yes. In addition, 38% of hospitalizations in the UK are in the 20-54 age range, and this is also ignoring the fact that th

From what I've read of the statistics yes. In addition, 38% of hospitalizations in the UK are in the 20-54 age range, and this is also ignoring the fact that there isn't enough aftercare to discharge certain patients, again reducing capacity. FWIW I don't think herd immunity will work given that other corronaviruses (the common cold) mutate frequently, it is too early to tell, but TBH a risky move for any government which can see positive results from other approaches elsewhere. The current approach is really bourne out of a failure to act early - that $1 antibody testing kit was overlooked by ministers until it was pointed out to them by a journalist. That airports weren't locked down immediately with a 2 week mandatory quarantine, drafting ex-NHS staff only last week was 3 weeks late etc A cynic might point out that this virus is likely to kick the can down the road wrt pensions /ageing populations /finding an economic model not based around GDP/having more kids. There is a rumour that a senior MP made comments about collateral damage, if you were really cynical it might be pointed out that this constitutes a large portion of some parties' voter base. There are some silver linings- after all of this teachers are likely to be appreciated as is a national health service (Medicare anyone?), remote working will be easier, and there are some amazing stories of compassion out there!