That makes it even sadder. I'm sure everyone had the choice to learn the actual level of danger (to the extent it's known) but believing in a higher mortality r

That makes it even sadder. I'm sure everyone had the choice to learn the actual level of danger (to the extent it's known) but believing in a higher mortality rate makes it easier to panic. And if you don't panic, you're seen as irresponsible and/or hating humanity.