If you want to understanf how "flatten the curve" turns into "lock down until further notice" you first need to take into consideration the fact that a) this ph

If you want to understanf how "flatten the curve" turns into "lock down until further notice" you first need to take into consideration the fact that a) this phenomenon only happens in free democratic countries where the people have a say in picking their government, b) covid19 infection rates and deaths is used extensively by populist opposition parties to stir discontent torwards incumbent parties in particular but democratic regimes in general.