> Getting COVID is to be avoided at all costs What does that mean and how is it not self-defeating? As in presumably one avoids covid due to its adverse impact

> Getting COVID is to be avoided at all costs What does that mean and how is it not self-defeating? As in presumably one avoids covid due to its adverse impact on quality of life. But if you're willing to fully sacrifice your quality of life, then my assumption must be flawed. What's the value you're maximizing here?