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> evidence to the contrary It depends on what you mean by lockdowns saving lives: when this first started, the catch-phrase was "flatten the curve". That mean
by commandlinefan 7y ago
> evidence to the contrary
It depends on what you mean by lockdowns saving lives: when this first started, the catch-phrase was "flatten the curve". That means, we're all going to get it eventually, but we're going to try to spread out when we get it. If it's fatal to X% of the population when they get it, then it will be fatal whether they get it today or two months from now.
Now, on the other hand, if we stay locked down until a vaccine is invented, or just stay locked down for the rest of our lives, then yes, of course, the lock down will save lives and will continue to save lives, at least until the lack of commerce leads to mass starvation. Which will happen before a vaccine can be developed.