The statistics work the same way that aggregate physics work. Great at working with the whole, bad at the micro-level. Even after we drive the "R-nought" low

The statistics work the same way that aggregate physics work. Great at working with the whole, bad at the micro-level. Even after we drive the "R-nought" low enough that just means that on the whole the fire is 'contained' and will eventually burn out. To achieve actual eradication, which is what is required for something like this disease, a strong concerted effort to isolate and contain is required. I am also somewhat fearful that there will be a rush towards large events and other high-risk activities that allow these 1 to 50+ mega-exposures from prolific infecters to happen.